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La Puente, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91744.
Population
37,142
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
10,678
ZIP codes
1
La Puente and its ZIP codes
La Puente at a glance
- La Puente is about 42 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 230th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $86,602 a year, 13% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $617,700 (16% below California) and median rent is $1,849 a month.
Local data for La Puente, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Puente, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,602
Poverty rate
11.3%
Median home value
$617,700
Median rent
$1,849/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
13.2%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (25,076), Chinese Americans (2,503), Salvadoran Americans (1,858).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for La Puente.
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
$69M
1,298 loans, 8,997 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Puente, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.0%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Puente, 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 La Puente, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.9%
U.S. 33.3% -5.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.4%
U.S. 11.1% +8.3 pts
ZIP codes in La Puente
1 in or overlapping La Puente. Population shown
Cities near La Puente
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValindaCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 2 |
| West Puente ValleyCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 1.9 |
| IndustryCity | 1.6 mi | 11.8 |
| South San Jose HillsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Hacienda HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 11.2 |
| Avocado HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.3 |
| West CovinaCity | 3.4 mi | 16 |
| Baldwin ParkCity | 3.5 mi | 6.6 |
| La Habra HeightsCity | 4.8 mi | 6.2 |
| VincentCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| Rowland HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 13.1 |
| WalnutCity | 5.4 mi | 9 |
| Rose HillsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| IrwindaleCity | 5.4 mi | 8.8 |
| CovinaCity | 5.5 mi | 7 |
| South El MonteCity | 5.5 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Puente, CA in?
- La Puente is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in La Puente, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Puente include 91744.
- What is the population of La Puente, CA?
- About 37,142 people live in La Puente, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Puente?
- Nearby places include Valinda (1.1 mi), West Puente Valley (1.4 mi), Industry (1.6 mi), South San Jose Hills (2.4 mi), Hacienda Heights (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023