City

Gerber, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Tehama County  ·  California

👥3,968Population
💰$51,336Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$225,400Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.6% Female 42.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 44.3%Hispanic: 46.8%Other: 7.2%Race
White44.3%
Hispanic46.8%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty26.5% ▲ 165% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma102 (5%)
HS Graduate708 (34.8%)
Some College253 (12.4%)
Associates263 (12.9%)
Bachelors234 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree477 (23.4%)

Education

No HS: 5%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 23.4%Edu
No HS5.0%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate23.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63%Renter: 37%Tenure
Owner63.0%
Renter37.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,336 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$225,400 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,168/mo
Total Housing Units1,747
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Gerber, CA

Gerber is a city in California, located in Tehama County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,968 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Gerber is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,336 is below the national average. Approximately 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gerber is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,168 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gerber is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 46.8%.

Gerber, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Gerber
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
96035 3,968 $51,336 $225,400 $1,168 5.0% 34.9% 63.0%