| ZIP Code | 90201 |
|---|---|
| City | Bell Gardens |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 323/738 |
| Elevation | 123 ft |
| Latitude | 33.970343 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.171368 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.80 |
| Below Poverty | 23.5% ▲ 135% above avg |
| College Grads | 17.5% ▼ 55% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4,009 (10.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,494 (48.2%) |
| Some College | 2,802 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 6,367 (16.6%) |
| Bachelors | 2,448 (6.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,279 (11.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $56,824 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $542,800 ▲ 95% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,623/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 24,989 |
| Vacant Units | 631 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.80 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 24,989 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 631 |
| Owner Occupied | 21.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 79.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.80 |
ZIP code 90201 is located in Bell Gardens, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 93,783, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.1 years. Economically, 90201 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $56,824 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90201 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $542,800 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,623 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 79.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 90201 is primarily Hispanic (94.33%). Residents are less-educated — 17.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.5%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90201 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 90201 in Bell Gardens, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 93,783 residents, a median household income of $56,824, and a median home value of $542,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.