City

Bell Gardens, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥93,783Population
💰$56,824Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂32.1Median Age
🏠$542,800Median Home Value▲ 95% above avg
🎓17.5%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.3%Hispanic: 94.3%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White3.3%
Hispanic94.3%
Black1.3%
Asian0.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
23%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.80
Below Poverty23.5% ▲ 135% above avg
College Grads17.5% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma4,009 (10.4%)
HS Graduate18,494 (48.2%)
Some College2,802 (7.3%)
Associates6,367 (16.6%)
Bachelors2,448 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree4,279 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 10.4%HS Grad: 48.2%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS10.4%
HS Grad48.2%
Some College7.3%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 21%Renter: 79%Tenure
Owner21.0%
Renter79.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
57%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,824 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$542,800 ▲ 95% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,623/mo
Total Housing Units24,989
Vacant Units631

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Bell Gardens, CA

Bell Gardens is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 93,783 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.1 years.

Economically, Bell Gardens is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,824 is below the national average. Approximately 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bell Gardens is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $542,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,623 per month. At 21.0% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Bell Gardens is less-educated. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (94.33%).

Bell Gardens, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Bell Gardens
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90201 93,783 $56,824 $542,800 $1,623 7.2% 17.5% 21.0%