City

El Monte, CA

4 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥86,178Population
💰$65,121Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$623,701Median Home Value▲ 124% above avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.7%Hispanic: 65.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 28.8%Other: 0.6%Race
White3.7%
Hispanic65.1%
Black0.6%
Asian28.8%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.54
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma5,312 (11.4%)
HS Graduate18,664 (40.2%)
Some College4,032 (8.7%)
Associates6,611 (14.2%)
Bachelors3,123 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree8,725 (18.8%)

Education

No HS: 11.4%HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 18.8%Edu
No HS11.4%
HS Grad40.2%
Some College8.7%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate18.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41%Renter: 59%Tenure
Owner41.0%
Renter59.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,121 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$623,700 ▲ 124% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,697/mo
Total Housing Units24,804
Vacant Units827

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About El Monte, CA

El Monte is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 86,178 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.48 years.

Economically, El Monte is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,121 is near the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in El Monte is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $623,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,696 per month.

The population of El Monte is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (65.06%).

El Monte, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in El Monte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91731 28,122 $60,887 $614,000 $1,583 6.8% 24.5% 35.7%
91732 58,056 $67,172 $628,400 $1,752 5.5% 26.0% 43.6%