Monterey Park, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91754

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

32,742
2,788/sq mi
$86,331
Median income
$876,600
Median home value
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monterey Park pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,788
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91754 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91754 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.7 square miles in Monterey Park, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 32,742 residents, producing a population density of 2,788 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 91754 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91754 sits at $86,331 (15% below the California average), while per-capita income is $43,230. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $876,600 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,962 per month, and 54.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91754 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91754 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 91754

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91754.

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 91754, Monterey Park, 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

32,742

Population

11.7

Area (sq mi)

2,788

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91754?

45.8

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

46.9%

Foreign-Born

White 10.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 60.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%

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?

$86,331

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$43,230

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91754 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,331 Top 31% higher than 69% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,650

Total Housing Units

11,874

Occupied Units

776

Vacant Units

2.71

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.2%
Renter 45.8%

$876,600

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,962

Median Rent

1960

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

412

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+312%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91754 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +312% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 297
2021 +10.1% 327
2022 +12.2% 367
2023 +6.6% 391
2024 +5.3% 412

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 1,459 business establishments in ZIP 91754, employing approximately 14,908 people with a combined annual payroll of $893,827,000.

1,459

Businesses

14,908

Employees

$893.8M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 241 16.5%
Transportation and warehousing 177 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 165 11.3%
Wholesale trade 148 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 147 10.1%
Retail trade 124 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 96 6.6%
Finance and insurance 73 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 4.6%
Construction 43 3.0%
Manufacturing 32 2.2%
Educational services 25 1.7%
Information 21 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 1.4%
Utilities 4 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 91754 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 91754 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 91754 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 91754 ranks #3 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
91803 Alhambra, CA 30,322 1.7 mi
91755 Monterey Park, CA 27,496 1.7 mi
90022 Los Angeles, CA 67,179 1.9 mi
90063 Los Angeles, CA 55,758 2.4 mi
91801 Alhambra, CA 52,735 2.9 mi
90040 Los Angeles, CA 12,520 4.0 mi
90032 Los Angeles, CA 45,786 2.8 mi
90033 Los Angeles, CA 48,852 3.8 mi
90640 Montebello, CA 62,549 3.1 mi
91030 South Pasadena, CA 25,616 4.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91754 in?
ZIP code 91754 (Monterey Park) 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 91754?
ZIP code 91754 in Monterey Park, CA has a population of 32,742 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91754?
The median household income in ZIP 91754 is $86,331, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91754?
The median home value in ZIP 91754 is $876,600, which is 215% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91754?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91754 is Asian at 60.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91754?
ZIP code 91754 has 1,459 business establishments employing approximately 14,908 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91754?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91754 are: Health care and social assistance (241), Transportation and warehousing (177), Accommodation and food services (165). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91754?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91754 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 312%. 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 91754?
In ZIP code 91754, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.7% 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 91754?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91754 is 28.0 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 91754?
In ZIP code 91754, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91754?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91754 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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