Walnut, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91789

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

43,079
1,064/sq mi
$125,720
Median income
$975,000
Median home value
54.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Walnut pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1,064
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91789 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91789 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.5 square miles in Walnut, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 43,079 residents, producing a population density of 1,064 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 91789 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91789 sits at $125,720 (24% above the California average), while per-capita income is $49,392. The poverty rate stands at 9.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $975,000 (26% above the state average) with median rent at $2,865 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91789 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 91789 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 91789

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91789.

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 91789, Walnut, 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

43,079

Population

40.5

Area (sq mi)

1,064

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91789?

46.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

50.5%

Foreign-Born

White 12.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 67.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%

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?

$125,720

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$49,392

Per Capita Income

9.2%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91789 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$125,720 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.4%

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

What does housing look like?

13,503

Total Housing Units

12,681

Occupied Units

822

Vacant Units

3.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$975,000

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$2,865

Median Rent

1982

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

370

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+270%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91789 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +270% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 257
2021 +7.2% 276
2022 +17.5% 324
2023 +5.9% 343
2024 +7.9% 370

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 2,325 business establishments in ZIP 91789, employing approximately 21,957 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,345,373,000.

2,325

Businesses

21,957

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 513 22.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 292 12.6%
Transportation and warehousing 249 10.7%
Retail trade 230 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 173 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 152 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 131 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 127 5.5%
Construction 111 4.8%
Finance and insurance 77 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 2.9%
Manufacturing 64 2.8%
Educational services 58 2.5%
Information 41 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 28 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 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 91789 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 91789 ranks #5 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 91789 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 91789 ranks the highest 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
91792 West Covina, CA 30,854 2.6 mi
91724 Covina, CA 26,184 4.3 mi
91765 Diamond Bar, CA 46,457 3.1 mi
91791 West Covina, CA 32,414 3.7 mi
91748 Rowland Heights, CA 45,406 3.9 mi
91744 La Puente, CA 85,040 4.8 mi
91723 Covina, CA 18,275 4.9 mi
91740 Glendora, CA 25,356 6.9 mi
91768 Pomona, CA 34,537 4.8 mi
91766 Pomona, CA 71,599 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91789 in?
ZIP code 91789 (Walnut) 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 91789?
ZIP code 91789 in Walnut, CA has a population of 43,079 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91789?
The median household income in ZIP 91789 is $125,720, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91789?
The median home value in ZIP 91789 is $975,000, which is 251% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91789?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91789 is Asian at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91789?
ZIP code 91789 has 2,325 business establishments employing approximately 21,957 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91789?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91789 are: Wholesale trade (513), Professional, scientific, and technical services (292), Transportation and warehousing (249). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91789?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91789 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 270%. 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 91789?
In ZIP code 91789, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.4% 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 91789?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91789 is 33.5 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 91789?
In ZIP code 91789, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91789?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91789 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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