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Avocado Heights, CA
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91746.
Population
12,593
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,596
ZIP codes
1
Avocado Heights and its ZIP codes
Avocado Heights at a glance
- Avocado Heights is about 22 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $92,155, 7% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $725,000 and median rent is $1,989 a month.
Local data for Avocado Heights, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avocado Heights, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,155
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$725,000
Median rent
$1,989/mo
Homeownership
74.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (9,494), Chinese Americans (718), Salvadoran Americans (298).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Avocado Heights.
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
$140M
945 loans, 16,284 jobs reported
How people get to work
Avocado Heights, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avocado Heights, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Avocado Heights, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
ZIP codes in Avocado Heights
1 in or overlapping Avocado Heights. Population shown
Cities near Avocado Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IndustryCity | 1.4 mi | 11.8 |
| West Puente ValleyCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.9 |
| La PuenteCity | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
| South El MonteCity | 2.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Hacienda HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 11.2 |
| El MonteCity | 3.1 mi | 9.6 |
| Baldwin ParkCity | 3.3 mi | 6.6 |
| Rose HillsCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ValindaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| North El MonteCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| South San Jose HillsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| IrwindaleCity | 5.1 mi | 8.8 |
| WhittierCity | 5.2 mi | 14.6 |
| Mayflower VillageCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Temple CityCity | 5.4 mi | 4 |
| RosemeadCity | 5.5 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avocado Heights, CA in?
- Avocado Heights is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Avocado Heights, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Avocado Heights include 91746.
- What is the population of Avocado Heights, CA?
- About 12,593 people live in Avocado Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avocado Heights?
- Nearby places include Industry (1.4 mi), West Puente Valley (2 mi), La Puente (2.7 mi), South El Monte (2.8 mi), Hacienda Heights (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023