ZIP Code 91803 in Alhambra, CA

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Alhambra, California
County:Los Angeles County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:8:21:02 PM
Population:29,374 [See All]
Area Codes:323 / 626 / 738 / 818
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:34.0756, -118.1440
Land Area:3.26 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 91803 has 29,374 residents and 10,028 households (average 2.91 persons per household). The median age is 41.8 years, older than the state (37.5) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (50.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:29,374Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:27,803Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:30,258Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:9,010.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$84,537Source: Census ACS
Households:10,028Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$831,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.91Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.51Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--30,19729,57129,59130,58630,11829,50230,13730,38529,56730,09329,22329,00627,803
Decennial Census30,322------------------29,374------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 41.8

Male Median Age: 39.6

Female Median Age: 43.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male6577037867748751,1721,1719928501,010962947861765639397278283
Female6376687197538751,0961,1291,0289631,0939941,178959962772558383485
Total1,2941,3711,5051,5271,7502,2682,3002,0201,8132,1031,9562,1251,8201,7271,411955661768
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:3,92710.67%
Black:4081.11%
Hispanic:*11,73131.89%
Asian:14,77240.15%
American Indian:4401.20%
Hawaiian:390.11%
Other:5,47314.88%
Total:36,790100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:14,12248.08%39.6 years
Females:15,25251.92%43.6 years
Total:29,374100%41.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:14,56852.40%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2340.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8,81731.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:4,18446.76%
Total Population:27,803100%
Total Native Population:14,80253.24%
Total Foreign-born Population:13,00146.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $84,537, which is well under the state median ($96,334), is up $27,057 (47.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $21,273. Family households earn a median of $92,333 versus $60,210 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,123). By gender, male median income is $62,251 and female is $61,264, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $987 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.9%, which is a bit lower than the state rate (63.9%). The unemployment rate is 4.8%, which is below the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (42.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$57,480$54,931$55,659$56,632$56,928$57,380$61,424$60,394$63,264$66,169$72,773$76,694$84,537
Median Family Income$59,946$56,628$56,978$57,313$63,919$66,167$71,319$68,315$71,964$74,144$80,123$86,955$92,333
Median NonFamily Income$42,146$38,872$41,361$41,403$40,292$40,105$40,597$39,464$43,089$48,783$53,727$55,750$60,210
Median Male Income$41,641$43,646$45,055$43,358$42,113$43,432$44,533$45,169$47,010$49,390$54,557$58,645$62,251
Median Female Income$40,238$39,038$38,377$38,750$38,683$41,067$44,229$44,609$47,055$51,633$53,576$57,757$61,264
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:13,78758.93%
Unemployed:6902.95%
Not In Labor Force:8,91938.12%
Total:23,396100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,91342.89%
Service:2,60518.89%
Sales and Office:3,04822.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:6324.58%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,58911.53%
Total Civilian Employed Population:13,787100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $831,800, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $298,100 (55.86%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $218,000. The median gross rent is $1,790, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $642 (55.92%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $400. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.89% (58.37% with a mortgage, 41.63% free-and-clear) and renters 49.11% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 5.32%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$533,700$490,800$491,000$500,800$499,700$539,400$569,100$589,700$613,800$625,700$643,900$772,000$831,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1042.14%
$500 to $999:1803.71%
$1,000 to $1,499:92419.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,87038.52%
$2,000 to $2,499:1,05321.69%
$2,500 to $2,999:3056.28%
$3,000 or more:1503.09%
No Rent:2685.52%
Total:4,854100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,148$1,146$1,167$1,183$1,176$1,203$1,254$1,324$1,390$1,423$1,567$1,735$1,790
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,93629.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,09421.19%
Renter Occupied:4,85449.11%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,884100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,88494.68%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):5555.32%
Total Housing Units:10,439100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7,35870.49%
Multi-Family Units:3,03029.03%
Other Units:510.49%
Total Housing Units:10,439100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 36.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 80.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 5.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 11.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.40%), up 2.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.90 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (35.78%). College enrollment is 34.49%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:2,22710.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,8698.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,21920.21%
Some college, no degree:3,31015.86%
Associate's degree:1,6067.69%
Bachelor's degree:5,19724.90%
Graduate or professional degree:2,44511.71%
Total:20,873100%
High school or higher:16,77780.38%
Bachelor's degree or higher:7,64236.61%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:17,09557.44%
Public Insurance:11,10537.32%
No Insurance:1,5595.24%
Total:29,759100%
Has Health Insurance:28,20094.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.0%11.0%10.1%11.2%12.6%10.4%10.8%10.5%9.1%12.7%12.9%11.7%11.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2634.05%
Kindergarten:3565.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,32635.78%
High school (grades 9-12):1,31320.20%
College or graduate school:2,24234.49%
Total:6,500100%
Early Childhood:6199.52%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,99561.46%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 91803 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 876 business establishments, employing about 7,125 people with an annual payroll of $379,759,000. USPS data shows 10,398 residential mailboxes and 1,002 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,398Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1,002Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,646Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,459Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,623Source: USPS
# of Businesses:876Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$96,177,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$379,759,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,125Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 91803 is located in Los Angeles County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 28th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 13,012,469 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 91803, and is subdivided into the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA division. It covers 3.26 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:31080Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (CBSA Div 31084)Source: Census
CBSA Population:13,012,469Source: Census
MSA:Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:3.26 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.001 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:28Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:218.45 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0600884Source: Census
Place Name:Alhambra city; CaliforniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


91804 | | 91802

Schools in ZIP Code 91803


ZIP Code 91803 is in the Alhambra Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Emery Park Elementary 2821 W. Commonwealth Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Alhambra Unified School District
Fremont Elementary 2001 S. Elm St.
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Alhambra Unified School District
Marguerita Elementary 1603 S. Marguerita Ave.
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Alhambra Unified School District
Ramona Elementary 509 W. Norwood Pl.
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Alhambra Unified School District
Bright Children Montessori Academy 2216 S Fremont Ave # 18
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Private School
St Thomas More School 2510 S Fremont Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Private School
Granada Park Umc Nursery School And Kindergarten 1850 W Hellman Ave
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Private School
Ramona Convent Secondary School 1701 W Ramona Rd
Alhambra, CA 91803
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 91803


Alhambra Medical University 2215 W. Mission Road
Alhambra, CA 91803
Type: Post Secondary
Alliant International University-Los Angeles 1000 South Fremont Ave, #5
Alhambra, CA 91803
Type: Post Secondary
Platt College-Los Angeles 1000 South Fremont Avenue, A9w
Alhambra, CA 91803
Type: Post Secondary
California Institute Of Advanced Management 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Mailbox #45, Bldg A10, 4th Floor, Suite 10402
Alhambra, CA 91803
Type: Post Secondary
Alhambra Beauty College 200 W Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
Type: Post Secondary
California State University-Los Angeles 5151 State University Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8506
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.

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