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 High-density area
- $78,722
- Median income Near-median income area
- $705,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90706 (Bellflower, CA) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 376.5 in 2023 to 391.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,922. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $705,700 (9% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,830; 39.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90706 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 90706
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bellflower, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90706.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
174 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
171 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
167 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
144 establishments
- Construction
Construction
100 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 90706?
36.0
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
30.8%
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?
$78,722
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
24,683housing units
24,683
Total Housing Units
23,802
Occupied Units
881
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$705,700
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90706 vs 90723 →
ZIP 90706 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
105,549 residents
- 90805
Long Beach (90805)
93,524 residents
- 90706
Bellflower (90706)
76,615 residents
- 90723
Paramount (90723)
54,099 residents
- 90703
Cerritos (90703)
49,399 residents
- 90242
Downey (90242)
43,497 residents
- 90241
Downey (90241)
42,399 residents
- 90712 31,499
Lakewood (90712)
31,499 residents
- 90713 27,925
Lakewood (90713)
27,925 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90706 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90706 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90703
Cerritos (90703)
$134,987 median income
- 90713
Lakewood (90713)
$133,419 median income
- 90712
Lakewood (90712)
$122,435 median income
- 90240
Downey (90240)
$101,904 median income
- 90701
Artesia (90701)
$101,004 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90242
Downey (90242)
$89,075 median income
- 90241
Downey (90241)
$88,006 median income
- 90706
Bellflower (90706)
$78,722 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90706, 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 (76,615 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 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.
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