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 High-density area
- $75,108
- Median income Near-median income area
- $644,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 91732 (El Monte, CA) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 423.3 in 2023 to 458.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,959. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $644,200 (17% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,809; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91732 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 91732
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Monte, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91732.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
130 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
86 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 91732?
37.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
48.7%
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?
$75,108
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
15,842housing units
15,842
Total Housing Units
15,360
Occupied Units
482
Vacant Units
3.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$644,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 91706
Baldwin Park (91706)
76,571 residents
- 91770
Rosemead (91770)
62,097 residents
- 91732
El Monte (91732)
61,386 residents
- 91790
West Covina (91790)
44,907 residents
- 91733
South El Monte (91733)
43,896 residents
- 91780
Temple City (91780)
34,332 residents
- 91007
Arcadia (91007)
34,095 residents
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
31,974 residents
- 91006
Arcadia (91006)
31,715 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91732 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91732 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91006
Arcadia (91006)
$123,533 median income
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
$104,052 median income
- 91780
Temple City (91780)
$103,659 median income
- 91790
West Covina (91790)
$102,927 median income
- 91007
Arcadia (91007)
$100,705 median income
- 91746
La Puente (91746)
$86,567 median income
- 91706
Baldwin Park (91706)
$81,122 median income
- 91732
El Monte (91732)
$75,108 median income
- 91770
Rosemead (91770)
$75,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91732, 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 (61,386 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 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.
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