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Heber, CA
Census-designated place in Imperial County, California.
Population
7,312
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
5,093
ZIP codes
0
Heber and its ZIP codes
Heber at a glance
- Heber is about 20 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,028, 27% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $335,600 (54% below California) and median rent is $1,086 a month.
Local data for Heber, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heber, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,028
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$335,600
Median rent
$1,086/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
32.0
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,679), French Americans (39), Puerto Ricans (37).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Imperial County. PPP loans are for Heber.
Unemployment rate
20.8%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,305
67,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.6B
FY 2026, $14,351 per person
How people get to work
Heber, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heber, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly excessive heat
Flood insurance policies
33
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
107° / 43°F
2.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heber, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.2%
U.S. 11.1% +11.1 pts
Cities near Heber
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| El CentroCity | 3.6 mi | 12.1 |
| CalexicoCity | 4.2 mi | 8.5 |
| ImperialCity | 8.1 mi | 6.3 |
| SeeleyCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.4 |
| El Centro Naval Air FacilityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| HoltvilleCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BrawleyCity | 17 mi | 8.1 |
| WestmorlandCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| OcotilloCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heber, CA in?
- Heber is in Imperial County, California.
- What is the population of Heber, CA?
- About 7,312 people live in Heber, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heber?
- Nearby places include El Centro (3.6 mi), Calexico (4.2 mi), Imperial (8.1 mi), Seeley (9.5 mi), El Centro Naval Air Facility (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023