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Gerber, CA
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California.
Population
885
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
955
ZIP codes
0
Gerber and its ZIP codes
Gerber at a glance
- Gerber is about 3.8 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $35,353 a year, 64% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,500 (82% below California) and median rent is $1,375 a month.
Local data for Gerber, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gerber, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,353
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$135,500
Median rent
$1,375/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
12.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (494), Ecuadorian Americans (71), Colombian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Gerber.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,130
19,664 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,402
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$435M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
How people get to work
Gerber, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home17.5%
Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gerber, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
132
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
523
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 38°F
23.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gerber, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Gerber
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.4 |
| ProbertaCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.4 |
| TehamaCity | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CorningCity | 9.2 mi | 3.5 |
| Red BluffCity | 9.8 mi | 7.6 |
| VinaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| BendCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| Rancho Tehama ReserveCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 11.7 |
| FlournoyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.9 |
| DalesCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.3 |
| OrlandCity | 22 mi | 3 |
| NordCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.1 |
| Paynes CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gerber, CA in?
- Gerber is in Tehama County, California.
- What is the population of Gerber, CA?
- About 885 people live in Gerber, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gerber?
- Nearby places include Las Flores (0.9 mi), Proberta (1.9 mi), Tehama (2.9 mi), Los Molinos (3.7 mi), Richfield (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023