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Monrovia, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91016.
Population
37,571
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,756
ZIP codes
1
Monrovia and its ZIP codes
Monrovia at a glance
- Monrovia is about 11 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 227th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $96,021, 3% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $909,400 (24% above California) and median rent is $2,114 a month.
Local data for Monrovia, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monrovia, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,021
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$909,400
Median rent
$2,114/mo
Homeownership
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
42.7%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,399), German Americans (2,727), Chinese Americans (2,488).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Monrovia.
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
$164M
1,521 loans, 18,844 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monrovia, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit2.4%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monrovia, 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
85° / 38°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Monrovia, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.4%
U.S. 33.3% -8.9 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
9.4%
U.S. 12.8% -3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Monrovia
1 in or overlapping Monrovia. Population shown
Cities near Monrovia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradburyCity | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| South Monrovia IslandCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Mayflower VillageCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.7 |
| ArcadiaCity | 2.7 mi | 10.9 |
| DuarteCity | 3 mi | 6.7 |
| Sierra MadreCity | 3.1 mi | 3 |
| IrwindaleCity | 3.4 mi | 8.8 |
| North El MonteCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| East PasadenaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Temple CityCity | 4.3 mi | 4 |
| Baldwin ParkCity | 5.1 mi | 6.6 |
| East San GabrielCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.2 |
| AzusaCity | 5.3 mi | 9.7 |
| El MonteCity | 5.7 mi | 9.6 |
| VincentCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
| San PasqualCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monrovia, CA in?
- Monrovia is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Monrovia, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monrovia include 91016.
- What is the population of Monrovia, CA?
- About 37,571 people live in Monrovia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monrovia?
- Nearby places include Bradbury (1.7 mi), South Monrovia Island (1.7 mi), Mayflower Village (2.2 mi), Arcadia (2.7 mi), Duarte (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023