Sierra Madre, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91024
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,917
- 1,428/sq mi High-density area
- $143,547
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,226,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sierra Madre pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,428
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91024 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 91024 (Sierra Madre, CA) fell -18.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 404.3 in 2023 to 330.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91024 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sierra Madre, Los Angeles County, California, home to 10,917 residents across 7.6 square miles, a density of 1,428 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91024 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,547 (41% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $85,992. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.6%. Median home value is $1,226,800 (59% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,198; 55.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91024 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 91024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sierra Madre, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91024.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 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 91024, Sierra Madre, 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
10,917
Population
7.6
Area (sq mi)
1,428
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91024?
44.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
17.7%
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?
$143,547
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$85,992
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91024 ranks among California ZIPs
Sierra Madre, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$143,547 Top 15% higher than 85% of 1,583 California 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
4,977housing units
4,977
Total Housing Units
4,620
Occupied Units
357
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,226,800
Median Home Value
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$2,198
Median Rent
1959
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
-18.3%
YoY Change (2024)
330
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+230%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91024 have decreased 18.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +230% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.6% | 260 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 274 |
| 2022 | +13.1% | 310 |
| 2023 | +30.3% | 404 |
| 2024 | -18.3% | 330 |
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 352 business establishments in ZIP 91024, employing approximately 2,210 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,135,000.
352
Businesses
2,210
Employees
$99.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 63 | 17.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 62 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 8.0% |
| Construction | 24 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 4.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 13 | 3.7% |
| Information | 12 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.8% |
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 91024 vs 91007 →
ZIP 91024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91016
Monrovia (91016)
40,598 residents
- 91104
Pasadena (91104)
36,751 residents
- 91780
Temple City (91780)
34,332 residents
- 91007
Arcadia (91007)
34,095 residents
- 91107
Pasadena (91107)
32,940 residents
- 91006
Arcadia (91006)
31,715 residents
- 91731
El Monte (91731)
29,591 residents
- 91106
Pasadena (91106)
24,229 residents
- 91775
San Gabriel (91775)
23,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91024 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91008
Duarte (91008)
$164,375 median income
- 91024
Sierra Madre (91024)
$143,547 median income
- 91107
Pasadena (91107)
$126,449 median income
- 91006
Arcadia (91006)
$123,533 median income
- 91775
San Gabriel (91775)
$118,610 median income
- 91104
Pasadena (91104)
$105,958 median income
- 91780
Temple City (91780)
$103,659 median income
- 91007
Arcadia (91007)
$100,705 median income
- 91016
Monrovia (91016)
$96,540 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91024 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91007 | Arcadia, CA | 34,095 | 2.8 mi |
| 91107 | Pasadena, CA | 32,940 | 2.2 mi |
| 91006 | Arcadia, CA | 31,715 | 2.6 mi |
| 91016 | Monrovia, CA | 40,598 | 3.1 mi |
| 91780 | Temple City, CA | 34,332 | 4.7 mi |
| 91104 | Pasadena, CA | 36,751 | 4.2 mi |
| 91775 | San Gabriel, CA | 23,988 | 4.4 mi |
| 91008 | Duarte, CA | 1,391 | 4.8 mi |
| 91731 | El Monte, CA | 29,591 | 6.2 mi |
| 91106 | Pasadena, CA | 24,229 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91024, 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 (10,917 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 91024 in?
ZIP code 91024 (Sierra Madre) 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 91024?
ZIP code 91024 in Sierra Madre, CA has a population of 10,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91024?
The median household income in ZIP 91024 is $143,547, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91024?
The median home value in ZIP 91024 is $1,226,800, which is 341% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91024 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91024?
ZIP code 91024 has 352 business establishments employing approximately 2,210 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91024 are: Health care and social assistance (63), Professional, scientific, and technical services (62), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91024?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91024 decreased by 18.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 230%. 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 91024?
In ZIP code 91024, 73.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.0% 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 91024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91024 is 27.9 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 91024?
In ZIP code 91024, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91024 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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