91020 ZIP Code — Montrose, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 91020 is located in Montrose, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 0.72 square miles and serves a population of 7,509 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 818/747.
About ZIP code 91020
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $892,500. Renters make up the majority at 75%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($61,771) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
7,509
population
0.72
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
91020 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 91020
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 91020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Montrose | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
91214 La Crescenta (1.6 mi)
91208 Glendale (1.7 mi)
91207 Glendale (2.3 mi)
91206 Glendale (3.2 mi)
91202 Glendale (3.6 mi)
91501 Burbank (4.3 mi)
91201 Glendale (4.5 mi)
91203 Glendale (4.6 mi)
91103 Pasadena (4.6 mi)
91042 Tujunga (4.7 mi)
91210 Glendale (4.9 mi)
91526 Burbank (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 7,509 |
| Population density | 10,429 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.72 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.2119 |
| Longitude | -118.2301 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 818/747 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
7,509
Population
10,429
People per sq mi
41.5
Median age
$61,771
Median household income
$42,508
Per capita income
$892,500
Median home value
$2,056
Median monthly rent
24.8%
Home ownership
15.6%
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
1,062
Housing units
47.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
170
Under 5
195
192
5–9
222
378
10–14
436
191
15–19
220
46
20–24
54
443
25–34
510
649
35–44
747
437
45–54
503
180
55–59
207
151
60–64
173
448
65–74
515
116
75–84
133
90
85+
103
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,843 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 5,666 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 1,405 | 18.7% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
49.5%
Asian
24.1%
Two or more races
11.6%
Hispanic or Latino
8.4%
Other race
4.2%
Black or African American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,060 | 49.5% |
| Asian | 1,973 | 24.1% |
| Two or more races | 949 | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 692 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 346 | 4.2% |
| Black or African American | 111 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.7% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.5% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
11.4%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
5.2%
$35k–$50k
14.9%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
4.6%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
12.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 12.9% |
| Median income | $61,771 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
1.6%
$300k–$500k
7.0%
$500k–$1M
64.3%
$1M+
27.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $892,500 |
| Median rent / month | $2,056 |
| Owner occupied | 24.8% |
| Renter occupied | 75.2% |
| Vacant | 7.9% |
| Single-family detached | 34.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.97 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 9.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 25.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 9.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.0% |
| Electricity | 23.2% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,037 | 32.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 131 | 4.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 773 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,240 | 39.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 913 | 28.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,089 | 34.2% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 29.0% |
| Married | 48.0% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 15.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
20.1%
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
28.6%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 118 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 7.6% |
| Elementary school | 850 | 42.1% |
| High school | 403 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 496 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.2%
Professional & management
16.7%
Construction
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Finance & real estate
7.7%
Wholesale trade
5.6%
Public administration
5.2%
Information
4.1%
Retail trade
4.0%
Other services
3.9%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
1.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 53.5% |
| Service | 8.8% |
| Sales & office | 21.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.8% |
| Production & transportation | 4.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
15.6%
Under 18 years
13.5%
18 and over
16.2%
Married-couple families
14.0%
Female-led households
10.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.1% |
| Retirement income | 10.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.6% |
| High blood pressure | 25.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.7% |
| Binge drinking | 16.8% |
| No physical activity | 16.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.3% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.4% |
| Teeth loss | 8.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 195 | 3.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.7% |
| 18–64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.0% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,144 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 1,359 | 19.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 156 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 560 | 7.8% |
| Other languages | 617 | 8.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,629 | 61.6% |
| Born in same state | 4,595 | 61.2% |
| Born in different state | 3,567 | 47.5% |
| Foreign born | 34 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,880 | 38.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,272 | 78.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 763 | 10.2% |
| French | 597 | 8% |
| Arab | 103 | 1.4% |
| English | 17 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 13 | 0.2% |
| German | 12 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 91020
What city is ZIP code 91020 in?
ZIP code 91020 is primarily assigned to Montrose, California.
What county is ZIP code 91020 in?
ZIP code 91020 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is ZIP code 91020 mostly rentals?
75% of occupied units in ZIP code 91020 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 91020?
16% of residents in ZIP code 91020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 91020?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 91020?
The median home value in ZIP code 91020 is $892,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 91020 in?
ZIP code 91020 observes the PST timezone.