Montrose, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91020

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

8,415
4,320/sq mi
$72,125
Median income
$911,200
Median home value
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
4,320
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.9 square miles in Montrose, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 8,415 residents, producing a population density of 4,320 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 91020 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91020 sits at $72,125 (29% below the California average), while per-capita income is $48,967. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $911,200 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $2,358 per month, and 23.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91020 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 91020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91020.

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 91020, Montrose, 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

8,415

Population

1.9

Area (sq mi)

4,320

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91020?

40.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

32.1%

Foreign-Born

White 51.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 19.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%

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?

$72,125

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$48,967

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91020 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,125 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,517

Total Housing Units

3,149

Occupied Units

368

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.5%
Renter 76.5%

$911,200

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$2,358

Median Rent

1974

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

-7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

350

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+250%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91020 have decreased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +250% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 291
2021 +6.7% 310
2022 +9.6% 340
2023 +12.0% 381
2024 -7.9% 350

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 394 business establishments in ZIP 91020, employing approximately 2,774 people with a combined annual payroll of $132,674,000.

394

Businesses

2,774

Employees

$132.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 73 18.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 59 15.0%
Accommodation and food services 44 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 40 10.2%
Retail trade 39 9.9%
Construction 35 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.6%
Finance and insurance 17 4.3%
Wholesale trade 14 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 3.5%
Educational services 10 2.5%
Information 9 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.0%
Manufacturing 4 1.0%

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 91020 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 91020 ranks #0 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 91020 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 91020 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
91046 Verdugo City, CA 156 0.6 mi
91208 Glendale, CA 16,245 1.3 mi
91011 La Canada Flintridge, CA 20,280 1.6 mi
91214 La Crescenta, CA 30,356 2.1 mi
91207 Glendale, CA 10,506 2.5 mi
91206 Glendale, CA 33,065 3.6 mi
91501 Burbank, CA 20,849 3.8 mi
91202 Glendale, CA 22,830 3.7 mi
91205 Glendale, CA 37,810 5.2 mi
91203 Glendale, CA 13,220 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91020 in?
ZIP code 91020 (Montrose) 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 91020?
ZIP code 91020 in Montrose, CA has a population of 8,415 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91020?
The median household income in ZIP 91020 is $72,125, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91020?
The median home value in ZIP 91020 is $911,200, which is 228% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91020 is White at 51.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91020?
ZIP code 91020 has 394 business establishments employing approximately 2,774 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91020 are: Health care and social assistance (73), Professional, scientific, and technical services (59), Accommodation and food services (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91020?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91020 decreased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 250%. 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 91020?
In ZIP code 91020, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 91020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91020 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 91020?
In ZIP code 91020, approximately 23.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91020 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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