Gerber, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in Gerber

ZIP code in Gerber: 96035.

Distances are straight-line from Forbestown to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in Gerber: those whose USPS city name is Gerber (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps Gerber (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

About Gerber

Gerber is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Tehama County. Gerber covers about 0.9 square miles and has about 1,084 residents, roughly 1,166 per square mile. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Chico (about 102,911 residents), roughly 27 miles southeast.

From Forbestown to Gerber

Measured in a straight line, Gerber is about 60 miles northwest of Forbestown. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. Forbestown is in Butte County and Gerber is in Tehama County. Among the 91 places this site lists, Gerber is number 91 by distance from Forbestown. On a map, Cherokee, Yankee Hill, Paradise, and Butte Creek Canyon sit roughly between Forbestown and Gerber. Both use area code 530. The places on this site's list closest to Forbestown are Brownsville, Clipper Mills, Challenge, and Rackerby.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Homes in Gerber

Gerber has about 608 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1977, and 53% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 70% of Gerber's homes. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for Gerber.

Places near Gerber

Other places near Gerber that also have a page on this site:

• Tehama 3 mi
• Los Molinos 4 mi
• Richfield 6 mi
• Corning 9 mi
• Vina 10 mi
• Nord 22 mi
• Forest Ranch 28 mi
• Richvale 45 mi

On the map near Gerber

Nearby places on the map include Las Flores, Proberta, Tehama, Los Molinos, and Richfield.

Parks near the center of Gerber include Gerber Park.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the Gerber city guide.

Gerber at 226 feet

The center of Gerber is about 226 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Forbestown is at about 2,748 feet, which puts Gerber about 2,500 feet lower.

What the repair pages cover

Read about snapped cables, new garage doors, broken spring replacement, opener repair, and emergency repair before you call. The pricing page lists starting prices, and a phone call confirms whether service reaches your address.

To check whether garage door service reaches your Gerber address, call the number above; dispatch can confirm it, and the exact price is confirmed before any work starts.

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