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Montebello, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90640.
Population
61,045
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
7,330
ZIP codes
1
Montebello and its ZIP codes
Montebello at a glance
- Montebello is about 29 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 151st most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $79,971 a year, 19% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $697,900 (5% below California) and median rent is $1,827 a month.
Local data for Montebello, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Montebello, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,971
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$697,900
Median rent
$1,827/mo
Homeownership
45.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (40,158), Chinese Americans (4,224), Salvadoran Americans (2,530).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Montebello.
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
$137M
1,549 loans, 19,720 jobs reported
How people get to work
Montebello, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Montebello, 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 Montebello, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.9%
U.S. 11.1% +6.8 pts
ZIP codes in Montebello
1 in or overlapping Montebello. Population shown
Cities near Montebello
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pico RiveraCity | 1.7 mi | 8.3 |
| CommerceCity | 2.2 mi | 6.5 |
| South San GabrielCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Monterey ParkCity | 3.2 mi | 7.7 |
| West Whittier-Los NietosCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.5 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 7.5 |
| RosemeadCity | 3.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Rose HillsCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Bell GardensCity | 4 mi | 2.5 |
| South El MonteCity | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| MaywoodCity | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| BellCity | 5.2 mi | 2.5 |
| DowneyCity | 5.2 mi | 12.4 |
| CudahyCity | 5.2 mi | 1.2 |
| AlhambraCity | 5.4 mi | 7.6 |
| VernonCity | 5.4 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montebello, CA in?
- Montebello is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Montebello, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Montebello include 90640.
- What is the population of Montebello, CA?
- About 61,045 people live in Montebello, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montebello?
- Nearby places include Pico Rivera (1.7 mi), Commerce (2.2 mi), South San Gabriel (2.7 mi), Monterey Park (3.2 mi), West Whittier-Los Nietos (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023