Alhambra, CA · standard
ZIP Code 91801
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,735
- 4,672/sq mi High-density area
- $89,156
- Median income Above-median income area
- $834,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 42.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Alhambra pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,672
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 91801 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 91801 (Alhambra, CA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 413.7 in 2023 to 439.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 91801 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alhambra, Los Angeles County, California, with 52,735 residents across 11.3 square miles, a density of 4,672 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 91801 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,156 (12% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,895. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $834,000 (8% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,981; 37.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 91801 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 91801
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alhambra, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 91801.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
245 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
221 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
177 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
148 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
139 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 91801, Alhambra, 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
52,735
Population
11.3
Area (sq mi)
4,672
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 91801?
41.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
44.7%
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?
$89,156
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$43,895
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
30.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 91801 ranks nationally
Alhambra, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$89,156 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
22,069housing units
22,069
Total Housing Units
20,415
Occupied Units
1,654
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$834,000
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,981
Median Rent
1967
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
439
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+339%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 91801 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +339% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 306 |
| 2021 | +7.7% | 330 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 386 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 414 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 439 |
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 1,493 business establishments in ZIP 91801, employing approximately 13,300 people with a combined annual payroll of $679,339,000.
1,493
Businesses
13,300
Employees
$679.3M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 245 | 16.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 221 | 14.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 177 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 148 | 9.9% |
| Retail trade | 139 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 106 | 7.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 97 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 83 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 74 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 48 | 3.2% |
| Information | 27 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 27 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 23 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 91801 vs 91776 →
ZIP 91801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91801
Alhambra (91801)
52,735 residents
- 90032
Los Angeles (90032)
45,786 residents
- 91776
San Gabriel (91776)
38,475 residents
- 91754
Monterey Park (91754)
32,742 residents
- 91803
Alhambra (91803)
30,322 residents
- 91755
Monterey Park (91755)
27,496 residents
- 91030
South Pasadena (91030)
25,616 residents
- 91106
Pasadena (91106)
24,229 residents
- 91775
San Gabriel (91775)
23,988 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 91801 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 91801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91108
San Marino (91108)
$204,847 median income
- 91030
South Pasadena (91030)
$127,175 median income
- 91775
San Gabriel (91775)
$118,610 median income
- 91106
Pasadena (91106)
$90,028 median income
- 91801
Alhambra (91801)
$89,156 median income
- 91101
Pasadena (91101)
$87,813 median income
- 91754
Monterey Park (91754)
$86,331 median income
- 91803
Alhambra (91803)
$84,311 median income
- 90032
Los Angeles (90032)
$82,292 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 91801 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91776 | San Gabriel, CA | 38,475 | 1.9 mi |
| 91803 | Alhambra, CA | 30,322 | 1.5 mi |
| 91108 | San Marino, CA | 13,361 | 2.3 mi |
| 91106 | Pasadena, CA | 24,229 | 3.3 mi |
| 91030 | South Pasadena, CA | 25,616 | 2.2 mi |
| 91755 | Monterey Park, CA | 27,496 | 3.0 mi |
| 91754 | Monterey Park, CA | 32,742 | 2.9 mi |
| 90032 | Los Angeles, CA | 45,786 | 3.0 mi |
| 91775 | San Gabriel, CA | 23,988 | 2.7 mi |
| 91101 | Pasadena, CA | 20,460 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 91801, 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 (52,735 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 91801 in?
ZIP code 91801 (Alhambra) 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 91801?
ZIP code 91801 in Alhambra, CA has a population of 52,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 91801?
The median household income in ZIP 91801 is $89,156, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 91801?
The median home value in ZIP 91801 is $834,000, which is 200% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 91801?
The largest racial group in ZIP 91801 is Asian at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 91801?
ZIP code 91801 has 1,493 business establishments employing approximately 13,300 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 91801?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 91801 are: Health care and social assistance (245), Professional, scientific, and technical services (221), Accommodation and food services (177). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 91801?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 91801 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 339%. 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 91801?
In ZIP code 91801, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.0% 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 91801?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 91801 is 30.4 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 91801?
In ZIP code 91801, approximately 37.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91801?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 91801 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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