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Montebello, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90640

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

62,549
2,844/sq mi
$79,625
Median income
$699,700
Median home value
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montebello pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
2,844
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90640 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90640 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montebello, Los Angeles County, California, with 62,549 residents across 22.0 square miles, a density of 2,844 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90640 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,625 (22% below the California average), while per-capita income is $34,141. Poverty here runs at 12.0%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. The typical home here is valued at $699,700 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,827 monthly, and 46.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 90640 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 90640

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montebello, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90640.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90640, Montebello, 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

62,549

Population

22.0

Area (sq mi)

2,844

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90640?

40.1

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

35.9%

Foreign-Born

White 16.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 14.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%

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?

$79,625

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$34,141

Per Capita Income

12.0%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90640 ranks nationally

Montebello, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,625 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%

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

What does housing look like?

20,525

Total Housing Units

19,822

Occupied Units

703

Vacant Units

3.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.2%
Renter 53.8%

$699,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,827

Median Rent

1963

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

366

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+266%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90640 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +266% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 270
2021 +10.2% 298
2022 +11.7% 333
2023 +5.1% 350
2024 +4.5% 366

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 1,370 business establishments in ZIP 90640, employing approximately 19,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $999,917,000.

1,370

Businesses

19,311

Employees

$999.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 203 14.8%
Retail trade 190 13.9%
Accommodation and food services 162 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 130 9.5%
Wholesale trade 121 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 98 7.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 90 6.6%
Manufacturing 83 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 5.1%
Construction 69 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 3.9%
Finance and insurance 43 3.1%
Information 18 1.3%
Educational services 18 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 90640 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 90640 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90640 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 90640 ranks #6 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
91755 Monterey Park, CA 27,496 2.3 mi
90660 Pico Rivera, CA 62,928 2.1 mi
90022 Los Angeles, CA 67,179 2.7 mi
90040 Los Angeles, CA 12,520 2.7 mi
90240 Downey, CA 25,876 4.1 mi
91754 Monterey Park, CA 32,742 3.1 mi
91770 Rosemead, CA 62,097 3.7 mi
90606 Whittier, CA 32,396 3.6 mi
90601 Whittier, CA 31,974 4.6 mi
91733 South El Monte, CA 43,896 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90640 in? ▼
ZIP code 90640 (Montebello) 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 90640? ▼
ZIP code 90640 in Montebello, CA has a population of 62,549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90640? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90640 is $79,625, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90640? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90640 is $699,700, which is 152% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90640? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90640 is Two or More Ethnicities at 22.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 76.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90640? ▼
ZIP code 90640 has 1,370 business establishments employing approximately 19,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90640? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90640 are: Health care and social assistance (203), Retail trade (190), Accommodation and food services (162). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90640? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90640 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 266%. 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 90640? ▼
In ZIP code 90640, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.0% 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 90640? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90640 is 30.9 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 90640? ▼
In ZIP code 90640, approximately 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90640? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90640 is 12.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.