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
$60,927
Median income
$568,600
Median home value
7.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bell Gardens pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

31th 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.

ZIP code 90201 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.4 square miles in Bell Gardens, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 101,279 residents, producing a population density of 6,586 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90201 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90201 sits at $60,927 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $20,960. The poverty rate stands at 22.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.3%. On housing, the median home value is $568,600 (26% below the state average) with median rent at $1,658 per month, and 21.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90201 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90201 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90201.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 90201?

32.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

42.0%

Foreign-Born

White 13.2%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%

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

$20,960

Per Capita Income

22.6%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90201 ranks nationally

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 36.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

25,330

Total Housing Units

24,657

Occupied Units

673

Vacant Units

3.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.5%
Renter 78.5%

$568,600

Median Home Value

-26% vs state

$1,658

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

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

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ZIP 90201 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90201 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90201 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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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