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Rosemead, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91770.
Population
50,013
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
9,689
ZIP codes
1
Rosemead and its ZIP codes
Rosemead at a glance
- Rosemead is about 38 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 188th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $73,566 a year, 26% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $807,200 (10% above California) and median rent is $1,834 a month.
Local data for Rosemead, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosemead, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,566
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$807,200
Median rent
$1,834/mo
Homeownership
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (18,831), Mexican Americans (12,530), Vietnamese Americans (7,703).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Rosemead.
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
$85.19M
1,677 loans, 12,425 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rosemead, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosemead, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosemead, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.3%
U.S. 33.3% -13.0 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Rosemead
1 in or overlapping Rosemead. Population shown
Cities near Rosemead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South San GabrielCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| San GabrielCity | 2 mi | 4.1 |
| South El MonteCity | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| El MonteCity | 2.9 mi | 9.6 |
| Monterey ParkCity | 3 mi | 7.7 |
| AlhambraCity | 3 mi | 7.6 |
| Temple CityCity | 3.4 mi | 4 |
| East San GabrielCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.2 |
| MontebelloCity | 3.9 mi | 8.3 |
| San MarinoCity | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| North El MonteCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Rose HillsCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Pico RiveraCity | 5.1 mi | 8.3 |
| South PasadenaCity | 5.2 mi | 3.4 |
| East PasadenaCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosemead, CA in?
- Rosemead is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Rosemead, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rosemead include 91770.
- What is the population of Rosemead, CA?
- About 50,013 people live in Rosemead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosemead?
- Nearby places include South San Gabriel (1.2 mi), San Gabriel (2 mi), South El Monte (2.7 mi), El Monte (2.9 mi), Monterey Park (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023