91732 ZIP Code — El Monte, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 91732 is located in El Monte, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 4.54 square miles and serves a population of 58,888 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 626.

About ZIP code 91732

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $604,300. Renters make up the majority at 57%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $62,047. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 41% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 91732 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

58,888

population

4.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

91732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 91732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Monte	Acceptable
El Monte	Acceptable
El Monte	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

91735 El Monte (0.7 mi) 91731 El Monte (1.9 mi) 91746 La Puente (2.2 mi) 91733 South El Monte (2.8 mi) 91780 Temple City (3.1 mi) 91706 Baldwin Park (3.2 mi) 91771 Rosemead (3.4 mi) 91772 Rosemead (3.4 mi) 91770 Rosemead (3.9 mi) 91790 West Covina (4.1 mi) 91007 Arcadia (4.3 mi) 91006 Arcadia (4.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	58,888
Population density	12,971 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	4.54 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.0709
Longitude	-118.0140
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	626

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

58,888

Population

12,971

People per sq mi

37.6

Median age

$62,047

Median household income

$23,426

Per capita income

$604,300

Median home value

$1,672

Median monthly rent

43.4%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

7,173

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,677

Under 5

1,708

1,598

5–9

1,627

2,131

10–14

2,171

1,996

15–19

2,032

2,280

20–24

2,321

3,775

25–34

3,845

4,145

35–44

4,221

4,020

45–54

4,093

1,726

55–59

1,757

1,706

60–64

1,738

2,373

65–74

2,416

1,121

75–84

1,142

629

85+

640

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13,197	22.4%
18 and over	45,691	77.6%
65 and over	8,321	14.1%
Median age	37.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 30.6%

Asian 20%

Other race 19.2%

White 15.6%

Two or more races 11.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Black or African American 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	26,022	30.6%
Asian	16,987	20%
Other race	16,329	19.2%
White	13,272	15.6%
Two or more races	10,105	11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,654	1.9%
Black or African American	469	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	72	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.2%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$62,047

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k–$300k 1.8%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 65.3%

$1M+ 6.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$604,300
Median rent / month	$1,672
Owner occupied	43.4%
Renter occupied	56.6%
Vacant	2.5%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	8.7%
Mobile homes	5.0%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	19.8%
1940–1949	11.1%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	34.8%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	63.0%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	8.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,485	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,407	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	3,008	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	3,714	23.8%
Households with children under 18	6,296	40.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,477	35.1%
Average household size	3.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.6%	40.7%
Married	43.9%	39.6%
Separated	2.3%	3.2%
Widowed	2.1%	8.6%
Divorced	6.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.1%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	64.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	670	4.5%
Kindergarten	507	3.4%
Elementary school	5,926	39.9%
High school	3,501	23.5%
College / grad school	4,263	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 7.8%

Other services 7.5%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	26.8%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	22.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	4.3%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 25.9%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 8.8%

Female-led households 21.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.3%
Retirement income	10.6%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.9%
High blood pressure	25.9%
High cholesterol	28.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	15.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	25.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.8%
Visited dentist	49.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.3%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	854	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.6%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	55,503	94.3%
Spanish	22,947	41.3%
Other Indo-European	12,967	23.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.0%
Other languages	9,786	17.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	30,249	51.4%
Born in same state	29,561	50.2%
Born in different state	28,096	47.7%
Foreign born	688	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	28,639	48.6%
Not a US citizen	14,746	51.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	839	1.4%
French	430	0.7%
Italian	348	0.6%
Polish	66	0.1%
English	53	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	27	0%
Dutch	14	0%
Irish	5	0%
Norwegian	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.5%
Internet access	94.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91732

What part of El Monte is ZIP code 91732?

ZIP code 91732 covers a portion of El Monte, California, within Los Angeles County.

What county is ZIP code 91732 in?

ZIP code 91732 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 91732?

Approximately 41% of households in ZIP code 91732 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 91732 mostly rentals?

57% of occupied units in ZIP code 91732 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 91732?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91732?

16% of residents in ZIP code 91732 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 91732 in?

ZIP code 91732 observes the PST timezone.