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Proberta, CA
Census-designated place in Tehama County, California. ZIP codes: 96078.
Population
865
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
604
ZIP codes
1
Proberta and its ZIP codes
Proberta at a glance
- Proberta is about 2.4 times as dense as California as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,100 (50% below California).
Local data for Proberta, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Proberta, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
25.7%
Median home value
$366,100
Homeownership
63.0%
Bachelor's or higher
9.5%
Median age
21.6
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (533), Irish Americans (46), Italian Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tehama County. PPP loans are for Proberta.
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
PPP loans
$52.13K
2 loans, 10 jobs reported
How people get to work
Proberta, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Proberta, 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 Proberta, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.6%
U.S. 33.3% -1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Proberta
1 in or overlapping Proberta. Population shown
Cities near Proberta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las FloresCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GerberCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| TehamaCity | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Los MolinosCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.2 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| Red BluffCity | 8.1 mi | 7.6 |
| CorningCity | 10 mi | 3.5 |
| VinaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| BendCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| Rancho Tehama ReserveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.7 |
| FlournoyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.9 |
| DalesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake CaliforniaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 13.2 |
| OrlandCity | 23 mi | 3 |
| Paynes CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Proberta, CA in?
- Proberta is in Tehama County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Proberta, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Proberta include 96078.
- What is the population of Proberta, CA?
- About 865 people live in Proberta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Proberta?
- Nearby places include Las Flores (1.2 mi), Gerber (1.9 mi), Tehama (4.6 mi), Los Molinos (5.6 mi), Richfield (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023