West Covina, CA · standard

ZIP Code 91791

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

32,414
1,886/sq mi
$102,266
Median income
$843,600
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Covina pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
1,886
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91791 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 91791 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.2 square miles in West Covina, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 32,414 residents, producing a population density of 1,886 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 91791 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 91791 sits at $102,266 (1% above the California average), while per-capita income is $44,351. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.6%. On housing, the median home value is $843,600 (9% above the state average) with median rent at $1,915 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 91791 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, 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 91791 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 91791

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91791.

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 91791, West Covina, 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

32,414

Population

17.2

Area (sq mi)

1,886

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 91791?

43.4

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

36.5%

Foreign-Born

White 17.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 32.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%

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?

$102,266

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$44,351

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

8.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 91791 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$102,266 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,320

Total Housing Units

10,821

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

3.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$843,600

Median Home Value

+9% vs state

$1,915

Median Rent

1965

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

373

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+273%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 91791 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +273% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 263
2021 +11.1% 292
2022 +16.4% 340
2023 -0.4% 338
2024 +10.3% 373

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 798 business establishments in ZIP 91791, employing approximately 9,243 people with a combined annual payroll of $441,711,000.

798

Businesses

9,243

Employees

$441.7M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 114 14.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 99 12.4%
Retail trade 97 12.2%
Accommodation and food services 78 9.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 8.4%
Transportation and warehousing 65 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 56 7.0%
Finance and insurance 55 6.9%
Construction 41 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 39 4.9%
Wholesale trade 37 4.6%
Educational services 16 2.0%
Information 12 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.0%
Manufacturing 5 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%
Utilities 3 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 91791 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 91791 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 91791 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 91791 ranks #4 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
91723 Covina, CA 18,275 1.7 mi
91792 West Covina, CA 30,854 2.5 mi
91722 Covina, CA 34,409 2.6 mi
91790 West Covina, CA 44,907 2.5 mi
91724 Covina, CA 26,184 2.6 mi
91744 La Puente, CA 85,040 3.3 mi
91789 Walnut, CA 43,079 3.7 mi
91748 Rowland Heights, CA 45,406 5.8 mi
91740 Glendora, CA 25,356 4.6 mi
91768 Pomona, CA 34,537 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 91791 in?
ZIP code 91791 (West Covina) 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 91791?
ZIP code 91791 in West Covina, CA has a population of 32,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91791?
The median household income in ZIP 91791 is $102,266, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91791?
The median home value in ZIP 91791 is $843,600, which is 203% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91791?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91791 is Asian at 32.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91791?
ZIP code 91791 has 798 business establishments employing approximately 9,243 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91791?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91791 are: Health care and social assistance (114), Professional, scientific, and technical services (99), Retail trade (97). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91791?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91791 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 273%. 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 91791?
In ZIP code 91791, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% 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 91791?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91791 is 33.7 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 91791?
In ZIP code 91791, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91791?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91791 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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