| ZIP Code | 91801 |
|---|---|
| City | Alhambra |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 323/626/738/818 |
| Elevation | 490 ft |
| Latitude | 34.090924 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.127761 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.63 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 50.7% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,927 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 9,306 (24.7%) |
| Some College | 2,586 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 4,731 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3,100 (8.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,959 (42.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $85,549 ▲ 12% above avg ↑ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $797,000 ▲ 186% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,879/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 21,702 |
| Vacant Units | 1,483 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 21,702 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,483 |
| Owner Occupied | 37.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 62.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.63 |
ZIP code 91801 is located in Alhambra, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 53,730, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.7 years. Economically, 91801 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $85,549 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 91801 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $797,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,879 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 62.3% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 91801 is majority Asian (51.11%). Residents are well-educated — 50.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.4%. Household income has grown by 41% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 91801 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 91801 in Alhambra, CA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 53,730 residents, a median household income of $85,549, and a median home value of $797,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.