City

Walnut, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥40,933Population
💰$125,742Median HH Income▲ 65% above avg
🎂46.3Median Age
🏠$936,800Median Home Value▲ 236% above avg
🎓62.7%College Grads▲ 62% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9.4%Hispanic: 18.4%Black: 2%Asian: 66.7%Other: 2.6%Race
White9.4%
Hispanic18.4%
Black2.0%
Asian66.7%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 24% below avg
College Grads62.7% ▲ 62% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma660 (2.3%)
HS Graduate4,932 (17.1%)
Some College1,797 (6.2%)
Associates3,393 (11.7%)
Bachelors2,639 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree15,477 (53.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 53.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College6.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate53.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$125,742 ▲ 65% above avg
Median Home Value$936,800 ▲ 236% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,868/mo
Total Housing Units13,486
Vacant Units770

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
51%
About Walnut, CA

Walnut is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 40,933 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.3 years.

Economically, Walnut is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $125,742 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Walnut is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $936,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,868 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Walnut is highly educated. 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority Asian (66.74%).

Walnut, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Walnut
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91789 40,933 $125,742 $936,800 $2,868 4.3% 62.7% 82.4%