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Pomona, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91766, 91767, 91768.
Population
147,943
Land area
23sq mi
People per sq mi
6,437
ZIP codes
3
Pomona and its ZIP codes
Pomona at a glance
- Pomona is about 26 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 39th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $79,479, 20% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $593,800 (19% below California) and median rent is $1,810 a month.
Local data for Pomona, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools38
- Colleges3
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices2
- Parks40
- Grocery Stores51
- Restaurants346
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers15
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment6
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Pomona, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,479
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$593,800
Median rent
$1,810/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.3%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (91,054), Chinese Americans (5,573), Salvadoran Americans (4,357).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Pomona.
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
$310M
3,497 loans, 32,562 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pomona, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pomona, 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
90° / 43°F
14.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pomona, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.6%
U.S. 33.3% -4.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Pomona
3 in or overlapping Pomona. Population shown
Cities near Pomona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontclairCity | 3.7 mi | 5.5 |
| La VerneCity | 4.3 mi | 8.4 |
| San DimasCity | 4.3 mi | 15 |
| ClaremontCity | 4.9 mi | 13.3 |
| Diamond BarCity | 5.6 mi | 14.9 |
| WalnutCity | 6 mi | 9 |
| Charter OakCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| UplandCity | 7 mi | 15.6 |
| CovinaCity | 7.1 mi | 7 |
| ChinoCity | 7.1 mi | 29.6 |
| GlendoraCity | 7.2 mi | 19.5 |
| West CovinaCity | 7.8 mi | 16 |
| CitrusCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Chino HillsCity | 8.4 mi | 44.6 |
| San Antonio HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| VincentCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pomona, CA in?
- Pomona is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Pomona, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pomona include 91766, 91767, 91768.
- What is the population of Pomona, CA?
- About 147,943 people live in Pomona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pomona?
- Nearby places include Montclair (3.7 mi), La Verne (4.3 mi), San Dimas (4.3 mi), Claremont (4.9 mi), Diamond Bar (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023