| ZIP Code | 91020 |
|---|---|
| City | Montrose |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 747/818 |
| Elevation | 1,350 ft |
| Latitude | 34.21137 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.230688 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 60.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 152 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,037 (20.9%) |
| Some College | 225 (4.5%) |
| Associates | 535 (10.8%) |
| Bachelors | 473 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,534 (51.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,899 ▼ 20% below avg ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $880,700 ▲ 216% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 14.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,258/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,501 |
| Vacant Units | 289 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,501 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 289 |
| Owner Occupied | 22.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 91020 is located in Montrose, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 7,265, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.5 years. Economically, 91020 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,899 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 91020 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $880,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,258 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 77.4% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 91020 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.9%. Residents are highly educated — 60.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has declined by 10% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 91020 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 91020 in Montrose, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 7,265 residents, a median household income of $60,899, and a median home value of $880,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.