City

South El Monte, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥41,716Population
💰$67,245Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$601,600Median Home Value▲ 116% above avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.6%Hispanic: 71.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 24.3%Other: 0.3%Race
White2.6%
Hispanic71.1%
Black0.7%
Asian24.3%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
26%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.83
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma3,309 (16.1%)
HS Graduate8,041 (39.2%)
Some College1,763 (8.6%)
Associates3,282 (16%)
Bachelors1,014 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree3,105 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 16.1%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS16.1%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College8.6%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43%Renter: 57%Tenure
Owner43.0%
Renter57.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
71%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,245 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$601,600 ▲ 116% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,658/mo
Total Housing Units11,172
Vacant Units356

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
54%
About South El Monte, CA

South El Monte is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 41,716 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, South El Monte is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,245 is near the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in South El Monte is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $601,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,658 per month.

The population of South El Monte is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (71.11%).

South El Monte, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in South El Monte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91733 41,716 $67,245 $601,600 $1,658 7.9% 20.1% 43.0%