92249 ZIP Code — Heber, CA

Imperial County, California

ZIP code 92249 is located in Heber, California, within Imperial County. It covers approximately 19.86 square miles and serves a population of 7,910 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 760/442.

About ZIP code 92249

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $252,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $56,604. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 46% of households.

7,910

population

19.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

92249 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 92249

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 92249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heber	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

92231 Calexico (3.6 mi) 92250 Holtville (8.2 mi) 92243 El Centro (9.3 mi) 92251 Imperial (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	7,910
Population density	398 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	19.86 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.7129
Longitude	-115.4577
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	760/442

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

7,910

Population

398

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$56,604

Median household income

$18,245

Per capita income

$252,000

Median home value

$931

Median monthly rent

68.0%

Home ownership

16.1%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,501

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

409

Under 5

349

320

5–9

272

277

10–14

235

330

15–19

281

440

20–24

374

713

25–34

606

503

35–44

429

623

45–54

530

55–59

146

60–64

124

220

65–74

188

158

75–84

135

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,269	28.7%
18 and over	5,641	71.3%
65 and over	768	9.7%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.3%

White 25%

Two or more races 19.2%

Other race 17.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	4,507	36.3%
White	3,101	25%
Two or more races	2,389	19.2%
Other race	2,178	17.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	147	1.2%
Black or African American	68	0.5%
Asian	27	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	52.5%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	27.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.3%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 15.6%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.6%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$56,604

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 43.9%

$300k–$500k 23.4%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$252,000
Median rent / month	$931
Owner occupied	68.0%
Renter occupied	32.0%
Vacant	12.1%
Single-family detached	59.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.4%
Mobile homes	13.9%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	4.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	43.7%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	42.0%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	37.8%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.0%
Electricity	19.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.3%
No fuel used	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	978	53.3%
Cohabiting couple	88	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	401	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	367	20.0%
Households with children under 18	1,062	57.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	406	22.1%
Average household size	4.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	42.1%
Married	39.1%	41.6%
Separated	2.1%	3.5%
Widowed	1.6%	6.9%
Divorced	11.6%	6.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 26.7%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 5.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	222	8.7%
Kindergarten	163	6.4%
Elementary school	826	32.5%
High school	560	22.0%
College / grad school	772	30.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Retail trade 11.6%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 6.8%

Construction 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Other services 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	39.2%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.7%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	25.7%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 16.1%

Under 18 years 21.1%

18 and over 14.1%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 53.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	26.8%
High cholesterol	25.6%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	17.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	3.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.9%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	32.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	24.2%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	27.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.3%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	276	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.3%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	46.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.4%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	14.4%
Uninsured under 19	14.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,152	90.4%
Spanish	3,290	46.0%
Other Indo-European	3,290	46.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,192	65.6%
Born in same state	4,964	62.8%
Born in different state	4,831	61.1%
Foreign born	228	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,718	34.4%
Not a US citizen	1,443	53.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
German	106	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.2%
Internet access	97.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 92249

What city is ZIP code 92249 in?

ZIP code 92249 is primarily assigned to Heber, California.

What county is ZIP code 92249 in?

ZIP code 92249 falls within Imperial County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 92249?

Approximately 46% of households in ZIP code 92249 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92249?

16% of residents in ZIP code 92249 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 92249?

ZIP code 92249 has an estimated population of 7,910 residents, with a density of 398 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 92249?

The median household income in ZIP code 92249 is $56,604, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 92249 in?

ZIP code 92249 observes the PST timezone.