Bell Gardens, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Los Angeles County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Bell Gardens based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
38,661
2023 ACS
Median Income
$55,372
2023
Median Home Value
$527,900
2023
Median Rent
$1,658
2023
Median Age
32.0
Unemployment
6.0%
Cost of Living Index
138.0
100 = national avg
Bell Gardens is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 38,661 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Bell Gardens is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Bell Gardens is $55,372, and the median home value is $527,900. The cost of living index is 138.0 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,658 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, and the median age is 32.0 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
38,661
Male
19,455
50.3%
Female
19,206
49.7%
Median Age
32.0
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
4.3%
High School or Higher
21.5%
Foreign Born
41.3%
Veterans
0.6%
Married
27.5%
Avg Household Size
3.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.000
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Two or More
45.3%
Foreign Born
41.3%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
96.0%
37,118 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
4.0%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
36,383
English Only
10.3%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
32,407 speakers
Limited English
43.9%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
56.1%
Limited English Proficiency
43.9%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
218
0.6% of population
Disability Rate
16.5%
36 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$27,969
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
218
100.0%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$27,969
Non-Veteran Income
$26,546
Difference
$1,423
5.4% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
36
Without Disability
182
Disability Rate
16.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
1,472
#1 Ancestry
American
2.6% (1,013)
#2 Ancestry
English
0.4% (168)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
0.3% (102)
Top 11 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
9,748
Family Households
8,190
84.0%
Married Couples
4,128
42.3%
Non-Family Households
1,558
16.0%
Single Mother Households
2,742
28.1%
Single Father Households
1,320
13.5%
Living Alone
1,122
11.5%
Children Under 18
Total Children
8,029
In Married Couple
3,710
46.2%
With Single Mother
3,216
40.1%
With Single Father
1,103
13.7%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$54,157
Married Couple Income
$63,849
Single Mother Income
$37,826
Single Father Income
$49,228
Avg Family Size
3.9
Avg Non-Family Size
3.8
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,679
Grandparents Responsible
436
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$55,372
-24% vs national
Per Capita Income
$18,596
-50% vs national
Poverty Rate
21.8%
+61% vs national
Gini Index
0.4068
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
6.0%
+16% vs national
SNAP Recipients
22.7%
of households
How Bell Gardens Compares
Bell Gardens vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bell Gardens is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Bell Gardens, CA has a median household income of $55,372, making it the 18,733rd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher median household income than 33% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Bell Gardens, CA has a per capita income of $18,596, making it the 26,555th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher per capita income than 6% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Bell Gardens, CA has a poverty rate of 21.8%, making it the 6,140th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher poverty rate than 80% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Bell Gardens, CA has a unemployment rate of 6.0%, making it the 9,161st highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher unemployment rate than 70% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Bell Gardens. The median household income here is $55,372.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
-21% vs CA avg
Labor Force
17,616
Employed
16,558
Mean Commute
27 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
21.5%
of adults 25+
Median Age
32.0
Work from Home
6.2%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Registered Nurses
Top Median Wage
$133.4K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
138.0
100 = national avg
+38.0 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$60,711
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$143,498
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$2,085
per month
2 Bedroom
$2,601
per month
The median household income in Bell Gardens, CA is $55,372, which is 24.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $18,596. The poverty rate of 21.8% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4068, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 17,616. 4.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 27 minutes, with 6.2% working from home. About 73.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 138.0, which is 38.0% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 212.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $60,711 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$750,000
Median List Price
$1,150,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$661
Days on Market
101
Active Inventory
13
Months of Supply
6.5
Buyer's market
Zillow Home Value
$681,547
ZHVI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
50.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
20.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
101.9%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
New Listings
7
Pending Sales
5
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$661
Median List $/SF
$516
Bell Gardens vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bell Gardens is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Bell Gardens, CA has a median home value of $527,900, making it the 2,750th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher median home value than 90% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Bell Gardens, CA has a median rent of $1,658, making it the 3,201st highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher median rent than 86% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Bell Gardens, CA has a price per square foot of $661, making it the 567th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher price per square foot than 97% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Bell Gardens, CA has a rent burden of 35.9%, making it the 454th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Bell Gardens has a higher rent burden than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$527,900
Median Rent
$1,658
Total Housing Units
9,957
Vacancy Rate
2.1%
Owner Occupied
21.2%
Renter Occupied
78.8%
Median Property Tax
$3,921
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,152
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$3,921
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.74%
of home value
Median Home Value
$527,900
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,823
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,921) by the median home value ($527,900). In Bell Gardens, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.74%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Bell Gardens, CA is $750,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 101 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $661. The median rent is $1,658 per month (Census ACS). About 21.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 9,957 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,921. The effective tax rate is 0.74%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
3.88
per 1,000 residents
+49% vs national
Property Crime Rate
14.76
per 1,000 residents
-14% vs national
Total Crimes
687
2024
Violent Clearance
48%
cases solved
Property Clearance
10%
cases solved
YoY Change
-14.0%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Bell Gardens Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Bell Gardens vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bell Gardens is highlighted in green.
Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)
Murder Rate (per 1,000)
Crime Rate Trends
Source: FBICrime Composition
Source: FBI (2024)Violent Crime Breakdown
Property Crime Breakdown
Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates
Source: FBI (2024)Bell Gardens police solve 100% of murder cases but only 5% of motor vehicle theft cases.
Weapon Used in Violent Crime
Source: FBI (2024)Crime Breakdown
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)| Crime Type | Category | Count | Rate per 1K | Clearance % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | Violent | 1 | 0.03 | 100.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 9 | 0.24 | 44.4% |
| Robbery | Violent | 49 | 1.33 | 30.6% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 84 | 2.28 | 58.3% |
| Burglary | Property | 50 | 1.36 | 16.0% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 308 | 8.36 | 13.0% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 186 | 5.05 | 4.8% |
Bell Gardens, CA reported 143 violent crimes and 544 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 3.88 per 1,000 residents is 49.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 48% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 308 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 32.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 143 | 544 | 3.88 | 14.76 |
| 2023 | 168 | 551 | 4.51 | 14.80 |
| 2022 | 153 | 428 | 4.06 | 11.35 |
| 2020 | 150 | 618 | 3.57 | 14.71 |
| 2019 | 147 | 630 | 3.47 | 14.87 |
| 2018 | 117 | 633 | 2.73 | 14.77 |
| 2017 | 100 | 749 | 2.33 | 17.45 |
| 2016 | 155 | 942 | 3.58 | 21.75 |
| 2015 | 137 | 782 | 3.16 | 18.01 |
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
100.0
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
100.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
55.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.5
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
88
Public Assistance
$2.3B
Individual Assistance
$44.8M
Most Common Type
Fire
61 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Fire → | Fire | Aug 2025 | — | — |
| Wildfires and Straight-line Winds → | Fire | Jan 2025 | $27.4M | $3.0M |
| Hurst Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Eaton Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Palisades Fire → | Fire | Jan 2025 | — | — |
| Franklin Fire → | Fire | Dec 2024 | — | — |
| Bridge Fire → | Fire | Sep 2024 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Floodin… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2024 | $13.0M | — |
| Tropical Storm Hilary → | Hurricane | Nov 2023 | $4.2M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Straight-line Wind… → | Severe Storm | Apr 2023 | $3.5M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Mar 2023 | — | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslid… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | $14.3M | — |
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Muds… → | Flood | Jan 2023 | — | — |
| Wildfires → | Fire | Oct 2020 | $7.8M | $19K |
| Bobcat Fire → | Fire | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.0B | $32.7M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Getty Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Tick Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Saddleridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 100 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9,092
Total Claims Paid
$72,172,684
Avg Claim Payout
$7,938
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
380
Federal Funding
$444,312,738
Properties Protected
1,908
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.87
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 205.6: Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 115 | $179,435,867 |
| 205.4: Non Structural Retrofitting/Rehabilitating Public Structures - Seismic | 112 | $221,346,997 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 37 | $1,840,060 |
| 300.2: Vegetation Management - Wildfire | 20 | $1,828,346 |
| 91.3: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 19 | $1,169,772 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bell Gardens has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, wildfire, heat wave. The area has had 88 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (61 declarations). 9,092 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,271,767,449 in public assistance recovery funding. $44,832,616 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 380 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
28.5%
17.9pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.8%
Arthritis
18.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.9%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
20.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
45.3%
Lack of Support
36.3%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
44.0%
Mobility
21.1%
Cognitive
24.4%
Hearing
6.7%
Vision
13.0%
Self-Care
7.9%
Independent Living
13.8%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Bell Gardens has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 28.5% of adults lack health insurance. 66.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Pih Health Downey Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pih Health Downey Hospital | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Community Hospital Of Huntington Park | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
27 min
+14% vs national
Drive Alone
73.6%
-6% vs national
Public Transit
3.1%
+240% vs national
Work From Home
6.2%
-34% vs national
Carpool
11.7%
Walk / Bike
4.8%
combined
How Bell Gardens's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
1
2023
6-Year Avg
1
fatalities/yr
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Bell Gardens, CA is 27 minutes, which is 14.1% above the national average of 23 minutes. 73.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.2% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 3.1% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 11.7% of workers carpool. 3.8% walk to work. 1.0% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
92.4%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
69.5%
of households
No Internet
6.3%
of households
Total Households
9,748
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
96.0%
of households
Smartphone
93.6%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
62.3%
of households
Tablet
49.9%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
32.0¢
per kWh
+68% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
25.5¢
per kWh
+65% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
21.5¢
per kWh
+81% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$161
residential
+10% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
87% above the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in California averages 32.0¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $161. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Bell Gardens vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
92.4% of households in Bell Gardens have broadband internet access. 69.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 19.7% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 6.3% of households have no internet access. 20.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Bell Gardens is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Bell Gardens.
Election Overview
Source: Los Angeles County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
2,417,109
64.8%
GOP Votes
1,189,862
31.9%
Total Votes
3,728,427
Margin
D+32.9%
Shift from 2020
R+11.3pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,417,109 | 1,189,862 | 3,728,427 | 64.8% | 31.9% | D+32.9 |
| 2020 | 3,028,885 | 1,145,530 | 4,263,443 | 71.0% | 26.9% | D+44.2 |
| 2016 | 1,893,770 | 620,285 | 2,652,072 | 71.4% | 23.4% | D+48.0 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Los Angeles County recorded 3,728,427 total votes. Democrats won the county with 64.8% of the vote compared to 31.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+32.9%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+11.3pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Los Angeles County has shifted 15.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
Nonprofits Overview
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFTotal Nonprofits
64
Total Assets
$35.6M
Total Income
$34.9M
Per 10K Residents
16.6
nonprofits
-65.5% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
2
Median Assets
$95K
Oldest Active
1941
ruling year
Newest Org
2026
ruling year
Nonprofits by Category
Source: IRS / NTEE ClassificationNonprofit Size Distribution
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMFNumber of nonprofits by total asset size
When Were Nonprofits Founded?
Source: IRS Ruling DateNumber of currently active nonprofits by founding decade
Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: IRS BMF + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Largest Nonprofits in Bell Gardens
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION | Human Services | $31.5M | $32.7M | 1996 | |
| EL TABERNACULO DEL TESTIMONIO INC | Religion | $3.4M | $900K | 2015 | |
| SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Human Services | $495K | $868K | 2019 | |
| NEJAT FOUNDATION | Religion | $110K | $144K | 2008 | |
| CONCILIO EVANGELICO LA GLORIA DE DIOS | Religion | $79K | $108K | 1998 | |
| MISION CRISTIANA LA COSECHA FINAL | Religion | $25K | $135K | 2021 | |
| PTA CALIFORNIA CONGRESS OF PARENTS TEACHERS & STUDENTS INC | — | $9K | $51K | 1967 | |
| HOUSE OF MERCY CASA DE MISERICORDIA INC | Education | $1 | — | 2019 |
Bell Gardens, CA has 64 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $35.6M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 22 organizations. 2 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 16.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
241
Total Approved
$127.9M
Jobs Supported
2,444
Per 10K Residents
62.3
SBA loans
-7.3% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
72
Top Lender
Bank of Hope
24 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1992–2025
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
213
Total Amount
$107.0M
Avg Loan
$502,522
Median Loan
$221,200
SBA Guaranteed
$81.2M(76%)
Jobs Supported
2,194
Loans
28
Total Amount
$20.8M
Avg Loan
$744,214
Median Loan
$532,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
44
18% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$39.5M
31% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$898,057
Top Industries Funded
Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS CodesSBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities
Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACSCompared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000
Top SBA Borrowers
Source: SBA FOIA| Business | Loans | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aaa Rubbish Incorporated | 7 | $8.1M |
| Anitsa Inc | 3 | $5.0M |
| Che Che's Llc | 2 | $4.4M |
| Prime Center Bell Gardens Llc | 1 | $4.2M |
| Rob Inc. | 1 | $4.1M |
| Orbit Electric | 1 | $4.0M |
| Crane Enterprise Inc. | 2 | $3.5M |
| Webb Energy Holdings Llc | 1 | $2.6M |
| Lau Enterprises, a California Corporation | 1 | $2.6M |
| Zero Ten Corp. | 1 | $2.4M |
Bell Gardens, CA has received 241 SBA loans totaling $127.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 213 loans (88% of the total), supporting 2,194 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 28 loans totaling $20.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Bell Gardens is Bank of Hope with 24 loans. That works out to 62.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
75
Total Population
3,019,757
Avg Median Income
-$53,264,072
Avg Home Value
-$52,696,797
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90001 | 56,403 | $60,751 | $513,300 | $1,471 | 3.3 |
| 90002 | 52,735 | $56,158 | $502,600 | $1,509 | 3.0 |
| 90003 | 71,708 | $54,781 | $547,600 | $1,515 | 3.6 |
| 90006 | 55,192 | $49,847 | $841,900 | $1,396 | 1.9 |
| 90007 | 39,253 | $36,032 | $852,900 | $1,480 | 2.4 |
| 90011 | 102,784 | $53,781 | $575,200 | $1,497 | 4.3 |
| 90012 | 37,463 | $67,635 | $686,400 | $2,116 | 3.6 |
| 90013 | 14,891 | $32,848 | $786,600 | $1,161 | 0.7 |
| 90014 | 9,540 | $33,822 | $644,700 | $1,604 | 0.3 |
| 90015 | 25,257 | $63,211 | $1,000,800 | $2,385 | 1.7 |
| 90017 | 28,981 | $51,317 | $675,500 | $1,669 | 0.7 |
| 90021 | 3,152 | $32,250 | $1,075,800 | $984 | 2.0 |
| 90022 | 61,638 | $67,829 | $603,500 | $1,407 | 4.4 |
| 90023 | 44,608 | $56,623 | $617,600 | $1,414 | 4.3 |
| 90031 | 36,881 | $62,119 | $758,500 | $1,487 | 3.5 |
| 90032 | 43,724 | $81,563 | $780,100 | $1,571 | 4.8 |
| 90033 | 46,540 | $56,001 | $669,500 | $1,391 | 3.3 |
| 90037 | 67,895 | $56,417 | $632,600 | $1,438 | 2.9 |
| 90040 | 11,683 | $70,909 | $576,900 | $1,390 | 5.6 |
| 90044 | 95,859 | $51,433 | $588,200 | $1,427 | 5.1 |
| 90047 | 50,925 | $70,187 | $648,200 | $1,492 | 4.7 |
| 90052 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 90057 | 45,548 | $44,876 | $694,500 | $1,395 | 0.9 |
| 90058 | 3,409 | $36,680 | $456,500 | $1,030 | 5.8 |
| 90059 | 38,015 | $53,840 | $566,200 | $1,317 | 3.2 |
| 90061 | 28,478 | $60,114 | $576,400 | $1,498 | 2.7 |
| 90062 | 32,110 | $63,652 | $672,700 | $1,473 | 1.9 |
| 90063 | 50,536 | $71,725 | $619,100 | $1,489 | 3.3 |
| 90071 | 304 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 90079 | 0 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 90089 | 4,777 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.3 |
| 90201 | 93,783 | $56,824 | $542,800 | $1,623 | 6.0 |
| 90220 | 49,156 | $77,535 | $514,600 | $1,557 | 6.9 |
| 90221 | 50,782 | $68,191 | $541,800 | $1,600 | 5.4 |
| 90222 | 32,173 | $76,467 | $552,000 | $1,485 | 2.7 |
| 90240 | 25,326 | $108,860 | $764,200 | $1,966 | 3.0 |
| 90241 | 45,484 | $84,375 | $770,100 | $1,884 | 4.9 |
| 90242 | 40,983 | $83,238 | $676,100 | $1,874 | 4.5 |
| 90247 | 47,303 | $73,851 | $640,500 | $1,751 | 3.8 |
| 90248 | 11,144 | $81,777 | $646,900 | $1,602 | 4.8 |
| 90255 | 70,363 | $61,376 | $562,600 | $1,443 | 3.7 |
| 90262 | 64,918 | $70,507 | $569,400 | $1,625 | 4.8 |
| 90270 | 24,522 | $61,753 | $595,000 | $1,469 | 1.2 |
| 90280 | 91,719 | $71,379 | $608,500 | $1,471 | 7.4 |
| 90601 | 30,472 | $102,267 | $729,000 | $1,862 | 10.6 |
| 90602 | 25,823 | $67,259 | $729,300 | $1,719 | 3.8 |
| 90603 | 20,361 | $121,222 | $781,000 | $2,324 | 3.2 |
| 90604 | 39,378 | $101,104 | $684,400 | $1,809 | 4.2 |
| 90605 | 39,224 | $100,825 | $662,000 | $1,861 | 6.4 |
| 90606 | 31,881 | $94,904 | $623,500 | $1,913 | 3.8 |
| 90638 | 45,714 | $110,606 | $765,100 | $2,052 | 7.8 |
| 90639 | 1,714 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 |
| 90640 | 61,615 | $74,833 | $660,600 | $1,771 | 8.3 |
| 90650 | 100,808 | $98,709 | $616,600 | $2,014 | 9.9 |
| 90660 | 60,821 | $86,956 | $621,400 | $1,775 | 7.8 |
| 90670 | 18,255 | $87,830 | $624,000 | $1,908 | 8.3 |
| 90701 | 16,044 | $97,712 | $763,700 | $2,276 | 1.6 |
| 90703 | 48,607 | $133,300 | $906,500 | $2,910 | 8.8 |
| 90706 | 77,396 | $77,602 | $661,100 | $1,771 | 6.1 |
| 90712 | 30,672 | $119,246 | $779,600 | $2,302 | 4.2 |
| 90713 | 28,583 | $129,397 | $808,600 | $2,699 | 3.5 |
| 90715 | 20,668 | $94,796 | $660,900 | $2,196 | 1.7 |
| 90723 | 52,546 | $70,912 | $500,400 | $1,772 | 4.8 |
| 90746 | 27,465 | $113,545 | $682,000 | $2,713 | 5.8 |
| 90747 | 17 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.0 |
| 90805 | 94,631 | $68,615 | $588,500 | $1,664 | 7.4 |
| 90807 | 33,320 | $95,079 | $832,200 | $1,892 | 4.4 |
| 91030 | 26,297 | $128,105 | $1,545,100 | $2,218 | 3.4 |
| 91733 | 41,716 | $67,245 | $601,600 | $1,658 | 6.8 |
| 91754 | 33,176 | $81,890 | $845,000 | $1,884 | 4.5 |
| 91755 | 26,413 | $74,362 | $761,900 | $1,811 | 3.1 |
| 91770 | 58,893 | $73,757 | $712,700 | $1,740 | 6.5 |
| 91776 | 37,769 | $79,926 | $816,400 | $1,825 | 3.3 |
| 91801 | 53,730 | $85,549 | $797,000 | $1,879 | 4.3 |
| 91803 | 27,803 | $84,537 | $831,800 | $1,790 | 3.3 |
Bell Gardens, CA has 75 ZIP codes with a combined population of 3,019,757. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$53,264,072. The average median home value is -$52,696,797. The average median monthly rent is -$53,331,742.
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