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Commerce, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90022, 90023, 90040.
Population
11,993
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,835
ZIP codes
3
Commerce and its ZIP codes
Commerce at a glance
- Commerce is about 7.3 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,064 a year, 22% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $598,700 (19% below California) and median rent is $1,549 a month.
Local data for Commerce, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Commerce, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,064
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$598,700
Median rent
$1,549/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,309), Guatemalan Americans (537), Salvadoran Americans (469).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Commerce.
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
$72.05B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$279M
1,208 loans, 27,297 jobs reported
How people get to work
Commerce, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Commerce, 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 Commerce, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.8%
U.S. 11.1% +10.7 pts
ZIP codes in Commerce
3 in or overlapping Commerce. Population shown
Cities near Commerce
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bell GardensCity | 2.2 mi | 2.5 |
| MontebelloCity | 2.2 mi | 8.3 |
| MaywoodCity | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| BellCity | 2.9 mi | 2.5 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 7.5 |
| Pico RiveraCity | 3.1 mi | 8.3 |
| CudahyCity | 3.1 mi | 1.2 |
| VernonCity | 3.3 mi | 5 |
| Monterey ParkCity | 3.7 mi | 7.7 |
| DowneyCity | 4.2 mi | 12.4 |
| Huntington ParkCity | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| South San GabrielCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| South GateCity | 4.7 mi | 7.2 |
| West Whittier-Los NietosCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.7 |
| RosemeadCity | 5.7 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Commerce, CA in?
- Commerce is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Commerce, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Commerce include 90022, 90023, 90040.
- What is the population of Commerce, CA?
- About 11,993 people live in Commerce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Commerce?
- Nearby places include Bell Gardens (2.2 mi), Montebello (2.2 mi), Maywood (2.6 mi), Bell (2.9 mi), East Los Angeles (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023