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 High-density area
- $93,557
- Median income Above-median income area
- $610,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 91744 (La Puente, CA) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 419.7 in 2023 to 463.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91744 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Puente, Los Angeles County, California, with 85,040 residents across 22.8 square miles, a density of 3,736 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91744 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,557 (8% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,675. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $610,900 (21% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,903; owner occupancy is 69.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91744 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 91744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Puente, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91744.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
181 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
153 establishments
- Construction
Construction
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
87 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 91744, La Puente, 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
85,040
Population
22.8
Area (sq mi)
3,736
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91744?
37.6
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
38.8%
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?
$93,557
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$27,675
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91744 ranks nationally
La Puente, CA 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
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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
19,169housing units
19,169
Total Housing Units
18,393
Occupied Units
776
Vacant Units
4.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,900
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,903
Median Rent
1958
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
+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.
- 91744
La Puente (91744)
85,040 residents
- 91706
Baldwin Park (91706)
76,571 residents
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
67,619 residents
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
54,013 residents
- 91748
Rowland Heights (91748)
45,406 residents
- 91790
West Covina (91790)
44,907 residents
- 91789
Walnut (91789)
43,079 residents
- 91722
Covina (91722)
34,409 residents
- 91791 32,414
West Covina (91791)
32,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91744 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91789
Walnut (91789)
$125,720 median income
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
$109,183 median income
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
$104,251 median income
- 91790
West Covina (91790)
$102,927 median income
- 91791
West Covina (91791)
$102,266 median income
- 91722
Covina (91722)
$102,062 median income
- 91792
West Covina (91792)
$94,817 median income
- 91744
La Puente (91744)
$93,557 median income
- 91746
La Puente (91746)
$86,567 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91744, 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 (85,040 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 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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