PlainZIP

Bellflower, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90706

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

76,615
4,842/sq mi
$78,722
Median income
$705,700
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bellflower pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
4,842
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90706 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90706 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bellflower, Los Angeles County, California, with 76,615 residents across 15.8 square miles, a density of 4,842 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90706 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,722 (23% below the California average), while per-capita income is $30,922. Poverty here runs at 13.3%, with unemployment measured at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $705,700 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,830 per month, and 39.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 29 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 90706 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 90706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellflower, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90706.

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 90706, Bellflower, 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

76,615

Population

15.8

Area (sq mi)

4,842

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90706?

36.0

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

30.8%

Foreign-Born

White 20.6%
African American 10.9%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%

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?

$78,722

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$30,922

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90706 ranks nationally

Bellflower, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,722 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 49.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

24,683

Total Housing Units

23,802

Occupied Units

881

Vacant Units

3.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.3%
Renter 60.7%

$705,700

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,830

Median Rent

1966

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

+4.1%

YoY Change (2024)

392

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+292%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90706 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +292% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 281
2021 +13.2% 318
2022 +12.6% 358
2023 +5.2% 377
2024 +4.1% 392

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 1,190 business establishments in ZIP 90706, employing approximately 11,070 people with a combined annual payroll of $518,891,000.

1,190

Businesses

11,070

Employees

$518.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 174 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 171 14.4%
Retail trade 167 14.0%
Accommodation and food services 144 12.1%
Construction 100 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 77 6.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 64 5.4%
Finance and insurance 44 3.7%
Wholesale trade 34 2.9%
Manufacturing 25 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 2.1%
Educational services 13 1.1%
Information 12 1.0%
Utilities 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 90706 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 90706 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 90706 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 90706 ranks #9 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
90723 Paramount, CA 54,099 2.3 mi
90242 Downey, CA 43,497 2.5 mi
90713 Lakewood, CA 27,925 2.9 mi
90241 Downey, CA 42,399 3.7 mi
90712 Lakewood, CA 31,499 2.9 mi
90650 Norwalk, CA 105,549 2.9 mi
90701 Artesia, CA 16,591 3.0 mi
90805 Long Beach, CA 93,524 3.5 mi
90240 Downey, CA 25,876 4.8 mi
90703 Cerritos, CA 49,399 3.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90706 in? ▼
ZIP code 90706 (Bellflower) 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 90706? ▼
ZIP code 90706 in Bellflower, CA has a population of 76,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90706? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90706 is $78,722, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90706? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90706 is $705,700, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90706? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90706 is Two or More Ethnicities at 20.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 60.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90706? ▼
ZIP code 90706 has 1,190 business establishments employing approximately 11,070 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90706? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90706 are: Other services (except public administration) (174), Health care and social assistance (171), Retail trade (167). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90706? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90706 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 292%. 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 90706? ▼
In ZIP code 90706, 49.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% 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 90706? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90706 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 90706? ▼
In ZIP code 90706, approximately 39.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90706? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90706 is 13.3% 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.