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Alhambra, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91801, 91803.
Population
81,022
Land area
7.6sq mi
People per sq mi
10,617
ZIP codes
2
Alhambra and its ZIP codes
Alhambra at a glance
- Alhambra is about 42 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 108th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $88,024, 11% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $857,800 (17% above California) and median rent is $1,939 a month.
Local data for Alhambra, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools25
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks27
- Post Offices3
- Parks14
- Grocery Stores22
- Restaurants295
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies9
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools13
- Superfund Sites1
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Alhambra, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,024
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$857,800
Median rent
$1,939/mo
Homeownership
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.8%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (28,230), Mexican Americans (21,536), Vietnamese Americans (3,388).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Alhambra.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,080
4,525,460 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.1B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$180M
2,720 loans, 23,697 jobs reported
How people get to work
Alhambra, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alhambra, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
10,584
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 46°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alhambra, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.4%
U.S. 33.3% -12.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Alhambra
2 in or overlapping Alhambra. Population shown
Cities near Alhambra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San GabrielCity | 2.2 mi | 4.1 |
| South PasadenaCity | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Monterey ParkCity | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| San MarinoCity | 2.8 mi | 3.8 |
| RosemeadCity | 3 mi | 5.2 |
| South San GabrielCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| East San GabrielCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| San PasqualCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.3 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Temple CityCity | 4.8 mi | 4 |
| East PasadenaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.3 |
| MontebelloCity | 5.4 mi | 8.3 |
| El MonteCity | 5.6 mi | 9.6 |
| South El MonteCity | 5.7 mi | 2.8 |
| ArcadiaCity | 6.1 mi | 10.9 |
| CommerceCity | 6.2 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alhambra, CA in?
- Alhambra is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Alhambra, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alhambra include 91801, 91803.
- What is the population of Alhambra, CA?
- About 81,022 people live in Alhambra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alhambra?
- Nearby places include San Gabriel (2.2 mi), South Pasadena (2.3 mi), Monterey Park (2.4 mi), San Marino (2.8 mi), Rosemead (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023