Rowland Heights, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91748
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 45,406
- 1,212/sq mi High-density area
- $83,428
- Median income Above-median income area
- $830,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rowland Heights pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,212
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91748 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 91748 (Rowland Heights, CA) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 353.2 in 2023 to 395.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91748 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rowland Heights, Los Angeles County, California, with 45,406 residents across 37.5 square miles, a density of 1,212 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91748 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,428 (18% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,397. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $830,800 (8% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,962; 66.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91748 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 91748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rowland Heights, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91748.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
498 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
487 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
315 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
288 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
274 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 91748, Rowland Heights, 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
45,406
Population
37.5
Area (sq mi)
1,212
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91748?
46.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
55.8%
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?
$83,428
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$39,397
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91748 ranks nationally
Rowland Heights, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$83,428 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
14,504housing units
14,504
Total Housing Units
13,965
Occupied Units
539
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$830,800
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,962
Median Rent
1976
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
+11.9%
YoY Change (2024)
395
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+295%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91748 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +295% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 275 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 298 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 342 |
| 2023 | +3.2% | 353 |
| 2024 | +11.9% | 395 |
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 2,827 business establishments in ZIP 91748, employing approximately 28,625 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,667,380,000.
2,827
Businesses
28,625
Employees
$1.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 498 | 17.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 487 | 17.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 315 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 288 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 274 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 180 | 6.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 175 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 151 | 5.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 126 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 73 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 72 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 64 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 49 | 1.7% |
| Information | 32 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 0.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.1% |
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 91748 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
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
67,619 residents
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
54,013 residents
- 91765
Diamond Bar (91765)
46,457 residents
- 91748
Rowland Heights (91748)
45,406 residents
- 91789
Walnut (91789)
43,079 residents
- 92821
Brea (92821)
35,533 residents
- 92831
Fullerton (92831)
34,204 residents
- 91791 32,414
West Covina (91791)
32,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91748 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91748 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92835
Fullerton (92835)
$143,817 median income
- 91789
Walnut (91789)
$125,720 median income
- 92821
Brea (92821)
$123,629 median income
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
$109,183 median income
- 91765
Diamond Bar (91765)
$105,565 median income
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
$104,251 median income
- 91791
West Covina (91791)
$102,266 median income
- 91792
West Covina (91792)
$94,817 median income
- 91744
La Puente (91744)
$93,557 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91748 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91792 | West Covina, CA | 30,854 | 3.4 mi |
| 92821 | Brea, CA | 35,533 | 3.5 mi |
| 90631 | La Habra, CA | 67,619 | 3.8 mi |
| 91789 | Walnut, CA | 43,079 | 3.9 mi |
| 91744 | La Puente, CA | 85,040 | 4.2 mi |
| 91791 | West Covina, CA | 32,414 | 5.8 mi |
| 92835 | Fullerton, CA | 24,010 | 5.3 mi |
| 91745 | Hacienda Heights, CA | 54,013 | 4.5 mi |
| 91765 | Diamond Bar, CA | 46,457 | 4.9 mi |
| 92831 | Fullerton, CA | 34,204 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91748, 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 (45,406 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 91748 in?
ZIP code 91748 (Rowland Heights) 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 91748?
ZIP code 91748 in Rowland Heights, CA has a population of 45,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91748?
The median household income in ZIP 91748 is $83,428, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91748?
The median home value in ZIP 91748 is $830,800, which is 199% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91748 is Asian at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91748?
ZIP code 91748 has 2,827 business establishments employing approximately 28,625 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91748 are: Transportation and warehousing (498), Wholesale trade (487), Accommodation and food services (315). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91748 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 295%. 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 91748?
In ZIP code 91748, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 91748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91748 is 33.0 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 91748?
In ZIP code 91748, approximately 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91748 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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