Bell Gardens, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90201
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 101,279
- 6,586/sq mi High-density area
- $60,927
- Median income Below-median income area
- $568,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bell Gardens pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,586
- people per sq mi
- 22%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90201 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90201 (Bell Gardens, CA) rose +6.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 381.4 in 2023 to 407.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, California, with 101,279 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 6,586 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90201 reports a modest median household income of $60,927 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,960. The poverty rate is 22.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $568,600 (26% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,658; owner occupancy is 21.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90201 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 90201
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bell Gardens, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90201.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
166 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
95 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90201, Bell Gardens, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
101,279
Population
15.4
Area (sq mi)
6,586
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90201?
32.6
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
42.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$60,927
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$20,960
Per Capita Income
22.6%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90201 ranks nationally
Bell Gardens, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$60,927 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
25,330housing units
25,330
Total Housing Units
24,657
Occupied Units
673
Vacant Units
3.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$568,600
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,658
Median Rent
1960
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+6.8%
YoY Change (2024)
408
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+308%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90201 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 295 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 330 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 369 |
| 2023 | +3.4% | 381 |
| 2024 | +6.8% | 408 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,012 business establishments in ZIP 90201, employing approximately 14,238 people with a combined annual payroll of $753,723,000.
1,012
Businesses
14,238
Employees
$753.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 166 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 153 | 15.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 102 | 10.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 95 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 74 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 69 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 65 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 3.2% |
| Information | 15 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90201 vs 90270 →
ZIP 90201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90201
Bell Gardens (90201)
101,279 residents
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
94,396 residents
- 90255
Huntington Park (90255)
75,066 residents
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
69,745 residents
- 90022
Los Angeles (90022)
67,179 residents
- 90242
Downey (90242)
43,497 residents
- 90241
Downey (90241)
42,399 residents
- 90270 27,372
Maywood (90270)
27,372 residents
- 90240 25,876
Downey (90240)
25,876 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90201 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90240
Downey (90240)
$101,904 median income
- 90242
Downey (90242)
$89,075 median income
- 90241
Downey (90241)
$88,006 median income
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
$75,194 median income
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
$74,651 median income
- 90040
Los Angeles (90040)
$74,472 median income
- 90022
Los Angeles (90022)
$67,967 median income
- 90255
Huntington Park (90255)
$64,766 median income
- 90270
Maywood (90270)
$61,165 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90201 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90270 | Maywood, CA | 27,372 | 1.5 mi |
| 90040 | Los Angeles, CA | 12,520 | 2.0 mi |
| 90280 | South Gate, CA | 94,396 | 2.2 mi |
| 90255 | Huntington Park, CA | 75,066 | 2.7 mi |
| 90240 | Downey, CA | 25,876 | 3.1 mi |
| 90022 | Los Angeles, CA | 67,179 | 3.8 mi |
| 90241 | Downey, CA | 42,399 | 3.2 mi |
| 90058 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,223 | 3.3 mi |
| 90262 | Lynwood, CA | 69,745 | 3.7 mi |
| 90242 | Downey, CA | 43,497 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90201, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (101,279 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 90201 in?
ZIP code 90201 (Bell Gardens) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90201?
ZIP code 90201 in Bell Gardens, CA has a population of 101,279 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90201?
The median household income in ZIP 90201 is $60,927, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90201?
The median home value in ZIP 90201 is $568,600, which is 104% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90201?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90201 is Two or More Ethnicities at 55.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 94.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90201?
ZIP code 90201 has 1,012 business establishments employing approximately 14,238 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90201?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90201 are: Retail trade (166), Accommodation and food services (153), Other services (except public administration) (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90201?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90201 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90201?
In ZIP code 90201, 36.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90201?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90201 is 29.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90201?
In ZIP code 90201, approximately 21.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 78.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90201?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90201 is 22.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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