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Ontario, CA
City in San Bernardino County, California. ZIP codes: 91761, 91762, 91764.
Population
180,547
Land area
50sq mi
People per sq mi
3,612
ZIP codes
3
Ontario and its ZIP codes
Ontario at a glance
- Ontario is about 14 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $88,941 a year, 10% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $607,600 (17% below California) and median rent is $2,030 a month.
Local data for Ontario, CA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools46
- Colleges7
- Libraries2
- Banks20
- Post Offices3
- Parks38
- Grocery Stores62
- Restaurants575
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies12
- Hospice Care16
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools8
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities18
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Ontario, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,941
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$607,600
Median rent
$2,030/mo
Homeownership
58.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (107,664), Filipino Americans (6,618), German Americans (5,283).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Bernardino County. PPP loans are for Ontario.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,749
848,961 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$11.56B
FY 2026, $5,298 per person
PPP loans
$632M
5,693 loans, 71,571 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ontario, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ontario, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
3,317
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
1,919
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 45°F
11.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ontario, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Ontario
3 in or overlapping Ontario. Population shown
Cities near Ontario
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastvaleCity | 4.6 mi | 12.7 |
| ChinoCity | 5.6 mi | 29.6 |
| MontclairCity | 6 mi | 5.5 |
| UplandCity | 6.7 mi | 15.6 |
| Rancho CucamongaCity | 6.8 mi | 46.5 |
| NorcoCity | 7.9 mi | 13.9 |
| Jurupa ValleyCity | 8.1 mi | 42.9 |
| ClaremontCity | 8.6 mi | 13.3 |
| San Antonio HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.4 |
| PomonaCity | 9.4 mi | 23 |
| Chino HillsCity | 9.4 mi | 44.6 |
| FontanaCity | 9.7 mi | 43.3 |
| CoronitaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| La VerneCity | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| Home GardensCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ontario, CA in?
- Ontario is in San Bernardino County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Ontario, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ontario include 91761, 91762, 91764.
- What is the population of Ontario, CA?
- About 180,547 people live in Ontario, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ontario?
- Nearby places include Eastvale (4.6 mi), Chino (5.6 mi), Montclair (6 mi), Upland (6.7 mi), Rancho Cucamonga (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023