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El Monte, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91731, 91732, 91733.
Population
106,109
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
11,103
ZIP codes
3
El Monte and its ZIP codes
El Monte at a glance
- El Monte is about 44 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 67th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $68,030 a year, 31% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $644,000 (12% below California) and median rent is $1,736 a month.
Local data for El Monte, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Monte, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,030
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$644,000
Median rent
$1,736/mo
Homeownership
40.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (61,820), Chinese Americans (15,603), Vietnamese Americans (8,223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for El Monte.
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
$108M
1,899 loans, 14,524 jobs reported
How people get to work
El Monte, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled16.2%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Monte, 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 El Monte, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.3%
U.S. 33.3% -7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.7%
U.S. 11.1% +7.6 pts
ZIP codes in El Monte
3 in or overlapping El Monte. Population shown
Cities near El Monte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South El MonteCity | 1.6 mi | 2.8 |
| North El MonteCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Temple CityCity | 2.4 mi | 4 |
| RosemeadCity | 2.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Avocado HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Mayflower VillageCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| South San GabrielCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| San GabrielCity | 3.7 mi | 4.1 |
| East San GabrielCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.2 |
| Baldwin ParkCity | 4.2 mi | 6.6 |
| Rose HillsCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ArcadiaCity | 4.3 mi | 10.9 |
| South Monrovia IslandCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| West Puente ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| IndustryCity | 4.5 mi | 11.8 |
| IrwindaleCity | 4.9 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Monte, CA in?
- El Monte is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in El Monte, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping El Monte include 91731, 91732, 91733.
- What is the population of El Monte, CA?
- About 106,109 people live in El Monte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Monte?
- Nearby places include South El Monte (1.6 mi), North El Monte (2.2 mi), Temple City (2.4 mi), Rosemead (2.9 mi), Avocado Heights (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023