La Puente, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91746
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,485
- 2,113/sq mi High-density area
- $86,567
- Median income Above-median income area
- $633,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
La Puente pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,113
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91746 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 91746 (La Puente, CA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 420.6 in 2023 to 444.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91746 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Puente, Los Angeles County, California, with 30,485 residents across 14.4 square miles, a density of 2,113 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91746 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,567 (15% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,077. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $633,300 (18% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,880; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, 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 91746 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 91746
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Puente, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91746.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
276 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
136 establishments
- Retail trade 104
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Manufacturing 91
Manufacturing
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 74
Other services (except public administration)
74 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 91746, 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
30,485
Population
14.4
Area (sq mi)
2,113
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91746?
40.9
Median Age
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Female
39.0%
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?
$86,567
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$28,077
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91746 ranks nationally
La Puente, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$86,567 Top 30% higher than 70% 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
7,384housing units
7,384
Total Housing Units
7,106
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
3.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$633,300
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,880
Median Rent
1957
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
445
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+345%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91746 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +345% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 313 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 348 |
| 2022 | +16.7% | 406 |
| 2023 | +3.5% | 421 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 445 |
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 1,029 business establishments in ZIP 91746, employing approximately 20,996 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,445,446,000.
1,029
Businesses
20,996
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 276 | 26.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 136 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 104 | 10.1% |
| Manufacturing | 91 | 8.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 56 | 5.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 55 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 4.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 2.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.0% |
| Information | 8 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 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 91746 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
- 91732
El Monte (91732)
61,386 residents
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
54,013 residents
- 91790
West Covina (91790)
44,907 residents
- 91733
South El Monte (91733)
43,896 residents
- 90601 31,974
Whittier (90601)
31,974 residents
- 91792 30,854
West Covina (91792)
30,854 residents
- 91746 30,485
La Puente (91746)
30,485 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91746 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91746 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90603
Whittier (90603)
$136,705 median income
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
$109,183 median income
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
$104,052 median income
- 91790
West Covina (91790)
$102,927 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
- 91706
Baldwin Park (91706)
$81,122 median income
- 91732
El Monte (91732)
$75,108 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91746 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91732 | El Monte, CA | 61,386 | 2.6 mi |
| 91745 | Hacienda Heights, CA | 54,013 | 3.2 mi |
| 91744 | La Puente, CA | 85,040 | 3.0 mi |
| 91733 | South El Monte, CA | 43,896 | 3.8 mi |
| 91706 | Baldwin Park, CA | 76,571 | 3.7 mi |
| 91790 | West Covina, CA | 44,907 | 3.2 mi |
| 90601 | Whittier, CA | 31,974 | 3.6 mi |
| 91731 | El Monte, CA | 29,591 | 3.9 mi |
| 91792 | West Covina, CA | 30,854 | 5.1 mi |
| 90603 | Whittier, CA | 20,063 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91746, 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 (30,485 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 91746 in?
ZIP code 91746 (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 91746?
ZIP code 91746 in La Puente, CA has a population of 30,485 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91746?
The median household income in ZIP 91746 is $86,567, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91746?
The median home value in ZIP 91746 is $633,300, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91746 is Two or More Ethnicities at 22.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91746?
ZIP code 91746 has 1,029 business establishments employing approximately 20,996 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91746?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91746 are: Wholesale trade (276), Transportation and warehousing (136), Retail trade (104). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91746?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91746 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 345%. 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 91746?
In ZIP code 91746, 44.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 91746?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91746 is 31.3 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 91746?
In ZIP code 91746, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91746 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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