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Heber, CA — ZIP 92249

Population: 7,312 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 92249 (Heber, CA) is $419,208 — up 5.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $449,500 after a median 31 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with earthquake, inland flooding, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$419,208

Typical home value

+5.7%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$419,208
1-year appreciation
+5.7%
3-year appreciation
+19.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+78.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$419,208
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$449,500
Median list price
$420,000
Median price per sqft
$243
1-year sale-price change
+5.4%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$938/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,030/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,347/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,819/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,251/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.1 : 1
Schools include
Heber, Dogwood Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, drought, heat wave, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Stoker Company (13.4 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
74.7°F
Average high
89.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
Annual precipitation
2.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
64
Days with Good air quality
101
Days with Moderate air quality
220
Days with Unhealthy air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
426

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,501
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,827

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Calexico International Airport (CXL) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Imperial County Airport (IPL) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
EL CENTRO REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-643 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1998
Housing built before 1970
7.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,653
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,209
Average weekly wage
$895
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
242

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 92249State medianUS median
Typical home value$419,208$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$449,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days39 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,653$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 92249?
$419,208.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 92249?
$449,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 92249?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 92249?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,347/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 92249?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, drought, heat wave, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 92249?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 92249?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 92249?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 92249?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 92249 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 92249?
Moderate. Median AQI: 64. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 92249?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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