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Bell, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90201.
Population
32,476
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
12,946
ZIP codes
1
Bell and its ZIP codes
Bell at a glance
- Bell is about 51 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 253rd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $61,020 a year, 38% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $591,600 (19% below California) and median rent is $1,575 a month.
Local data for Bell, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bell, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,020
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$591,600
Median rent
$1,575/mo
Homeownership
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (22,493), Salvadoran Americans (3,287), Arab Americans (1,489).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Bell.
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
$102M
1,277 loans, 12,034 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bell, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit5.4%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bell, 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
82° / 49°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bell, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.9%
U.S. 11.1% +14.8 pts
ZIP codes in Bell
1 in or overlapping Bell. Population shown
Cities near Bell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaywoodCity | 0.5 mi | 1.2 |
| VernonCity | 1.3 mi | 5 |
| CudahyCity | 1.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Huntington ParkCity | 1.6 mi | 3 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Bell GardensCity | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| CommerceCity | 2.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Florence-GrahamCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 3.5 |
| South GateCity | 3 mi | 7.2 |
| LynwoodCity | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 7.5 |
| DowneyCity | 4.8 mi | 12.4 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| MontebelloCity | 5.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Monterey ParkCity | 5.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Pico RiveraCity | 5.8 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bell, CA in?
- Bell is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Bell, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bell include 90201.
- What is the population of Bell, CA?
- About 32,476 people live in Bell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bell?
- Nearby places include Maywood (0.5 mi), Vernon (1.3 mi), Cudahy (1.5 mi), Huntington Park (1.6 mi), Walnut Park (1.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023