La Puente, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91744

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

85,040
3,736/sq mi
$93,557
Median income
$610,900
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

La Puente pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
3,736
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 22.8 square miles in La Puente, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 85,040 residents, producing a population density of 3,736 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 91744 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91744 sits at $93,557 (8% below the California average), while per-capita income is $27,675. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $610,900 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,903 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91744 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 91744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91744.

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 91744, La Puente, 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

85,040

Population

22.8

Area (sq mi)

3,736

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91744?

37.6

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

38.8%

Foreign-Born

White 13.4%
African American 1.1%
Asian 14.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 78.6%

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?

$93,557

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$27,675

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91744 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,557 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 42.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

19,169

Total Housing Units

18,393

Occupied Units

776

Vacant Units

4.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$610,900

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,903

Median Rent

1958

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

464

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+364%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91744 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +364% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 322
2021 +12.6% 362
2022 +15.7% 419
2023 +0.2% 420
2024 +10.4% 464

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 1,082 business establishments in ZIP 91744, employing approximately 10,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $520,476,000.

1,082

Businesses

10,400

Employees

$520.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 181 16.7%
Wholesale trade 160 14.8%
Retail trade 153 14.1%
Construction 93 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 87 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 85 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 78 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 4.3%
Manufacturing 42 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 3.9%
Finance and insurance 29 2.7%
Educational services 11 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 0.9%
Information 8 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

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 91744 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 91744 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 91744 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 91744 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
91790 West Covina, CA 44,907 2.7 mi
91792 West Covina, CA 30,854 2.2 mi
91746 La Puente, CA 30,485 3.0 mi
91745 Hacienda Heights, CA 54,013 2.9 mi
91791 West Covina, CA 32,414 3.3 mi
91748 Rowland Heights, CA 45,406 4.2 mi
91789 Walnut, CA 43,079 4.8 mi
91706 Baldwin Park, CA 76,571 5.0 mi
91722 Covina, CA 34,409 5.0 mi
90631 La Habra, CA 67,619 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91744 in?
ZIP code 91744 (La Puente) 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 91744?
ZIP code 91744 in La Puente, CA has a population of 85,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91744?
The median household income in ZIP 91744 is $93,557, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91744?
The median home value in ZIP 91744 is $610,900, which is 120% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91744 is Two or More Ethnicities at 21.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 78.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91744?
ZIP code 91744 has 1,082 business establishments employing approximately 10,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91744 are: Transportation and warehousing (181), Wholesale trade (160), Retail trade (153). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91744?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91744 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 364%. 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 91744?
In ZIP code 91744, 42.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 91744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91744 is 30.6 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 91744?
In ZIP code 91744, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91744 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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