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El Monte, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91732

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

61,386
5,134/sq mi
$75,108
Median income
$644,200
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
5,134
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91732 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91732 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Monte, Los Angeles County, California, with 61,386 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 5,134 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 91732 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,108 (26% below the California average), while per-capita income is $26,959. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. Median home value sits at $644,200 (17% below the state average), median rent at $1,809 a month, and owner-occupancy at 43.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 91732, plus 6 more within Los Angeles County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 91732

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Monte, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91732.

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 91732, El Monte, 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

61,386

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

5,134

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91732?

37.9

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

48.7%

Foreign-Born

White 10.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 27.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.5%
Hispanic or Latino 66.7%

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?

$75,108

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,959

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

27.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91732 ranks nationally

El Monte, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,108 Top 45% higher than 55% 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 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

15,842

Total Housing Units

15,360

Occupied Units

482

Vacant Units

3.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.2%
Renter 56.8%

$644,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,809

Median Rent

1967

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

+8.3%

YoY Change (2024)

459

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+359%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91732 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +359% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 322
2021 +9.0% 352
2022 +17.7% 414
2023 +2.3% 423
2024 +8.3% 459

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 733 business establishments in ZIP 91732, employing approximately 5,213 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,147,000.

733

Businesses

5,213

Employees

$202.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 130 17.7%
Retail trade 105 14.3%
Accommodation and food services 86 11.7%
Health care and social assistance 82 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 67 9.1%
Wholesale trade 59 8.1%
Construction 56 7.6%
Manufacturing 36 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 28 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 3.0%
Finance and insurance 19 2.6%
Information 6 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.4%

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 91732 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 91732 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 91732 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 91732 ranks #8 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
91731 El Monte, CA 29,591 1.5 mi
91746 La Puente, CA 30,485 2.6 mi
91733 South El Monte, CA 43,896 2.9 mi
91780 Temple City, CA 34,332 3.0 mi
91706 Baldwin Park, CA 76,571 3.1 mi
91006 Arcadia, CA 31,715 4.4 mi
91770 Rosemead, CA 62,097 4.0 mi
90601 Whittier, CA 31,974 4.6 mi
91790 West Covina, CA 44,907 4.4 mi
91007 Arcadia, CA 34,095 4.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91732 in? ▼
ZIP code 91732 (El Monte) 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 91732? ▼
ZIP code 91732 in El Monte, CA has a population of 61,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91732? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 91732 is $75,108, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91732? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 91732 is $644,200, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91732? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 91732 is Asian at 27.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 66.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91732? ▼
ZIP code 91732 has 733 business establishments employing approximately 5,213 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91732? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91732 are: Transportation and warehousing (130), Retail trade (105), Accommodation and food services (86). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91732? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91732 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 359%. 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 91732? ▼
In ZIP code 91732, 44.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 91732? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91732 is 27.5 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 91732? ▼
In ZIP code 91732, approximately 43.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91732? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91732 is 16.5% 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.