Bell, CA — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Los Angeles County · California
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Bell based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
32,830
2023 ACS
Median Income
$60,641
2023
Median Home Value
$561,400
2023
Median Rent
$1,538
2023
Median Age
33.9
Unemployment
7.4%
Cost of Living Index
142.7
100 = national avg
Bell is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 32,830 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Bell is one of the communities in California.
The median household income in Bell is $60,641, and the median home value is $561,400. The cost of living index is 142.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,538 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, and the median age is 33.9 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
32,830
Male
16,446
50.1%
Female
16,384
49.9%
Median Age
33.9
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
5.5%
High School or Higher
24.2%
Foreign Born
41.6%
Veterans
1.9%
Married
29.7%
Avg Household Size
3.6
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.000
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Two or More
39.2%
Foreign Born
41.6%
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
90.0%
29,560 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
10.0%
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+)
30,691
English Only
13.1%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
25,170 speakers
Limited English
39.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
61.0%
Limited English Proficiency
39.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
636
1.9% of population
Disability Rate
41.7%
265 with disability
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
607
95.4%
Female Veterans
29
4.6%
Disability Status
With Disability
265
Without Disability
371
Disability Rate
41.7%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
4,567
#1 Ancestry
American
7.1% (2,343)
#2 Ancestry
Arab
3.5% (1,145)
#3 Ancestry
English
0.9% (307)
Top 16 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
8,824
Family Households
7,354
83.3%
Married Couples
3,822
43.3%
Non-Family Households
1,470
16.7%
Single Mother Households
2,287
25.9%
Single Father Households
1,245
14.1%
Living Alone
1,151
13.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
7,245
In Married Couple
3,739
51.6%
With Single Mother
2,889
39.9%
With Single Father
617
8.5%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$61,272
Married Couple Income
$76,479
Single Mother Income
$43,139
Single Father Income
$61,612
Avg Family Size
3.6
Avg Non-Family Size
3.5
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
1,294
Grandparents Responsible
175
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$60,641
-17% vs national
Per Capita Income
$22,004
-41% vs national
Poverty Rate
22.8%
+68% vs national
Gini Index
0.4148
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.4%
+42% vs national
SNAP Recipients
20.8%
of households
How Bell Compares
Bell vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bell is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Bell, CA has a median household income of $60,641, making it the 16,212th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher median household income than 42% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Bell, CA has a per capita income of $22,004, making it the 24,800th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher per capita income than 12% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Bell, CA has a poverty rate of 22.8%, making it the 5,658th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher poverty rate than 82% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Bell, CA has a unemployment rate of 7.4%, making it the 6,763rd highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher unemployment rate than 78% 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. The median household income here is $60,641.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.4%
-3% vs CA avg
Labor Force
15,254
Employed
14,128
Mean Commute
30 min
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
24.2%
of adults 25+
Median Age
33.9
Work from Home
4.0%
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
142.7
100 = national avg
+42.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$62,782
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$148,395
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, CA is $60,641, which is 17.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $22,004. The poverty rate of 22.8% is higher than the CA state average of 13.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4148, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, compared to the state average of 7.6%. The labor force is 15,254. 5.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 30 minutes, with 4.0% working from home. About 75.2% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 142.7, which is 42.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 213.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $62,782 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$672,500
Median List Price
N/A
Price Per Sq Ft
$766
Days on Market
88
Active Inventory
6
Months of Supply
3.0
Seller's market
Zillow Home Value
$673,111
ZHVI — January 2026
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
50.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
0.0%
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.5%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
2
Pending Sales
1
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$766
Bell vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bell is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Bell, CA has a median home value of $561,400, making it the 2,500th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher median home value than 91% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Bell, CA has a median rent of $1,538, making it the 3,896th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher median rent than 83% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Bell, CA has a price per square foot of $766, making it the 400th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher price per square foot than 98% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Bell, CA has a rent burden of 30.4%, making it the 1,169th highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Bell has a higher rent burden than 95% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$561,400
Median Rent
$1,538
Total Housing Units
9,088
Vacancy Rate
2.9%
Owner Occupied
26.7%
Renter Occupied
73.3%
Median Property Tax
$4,530
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,651
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$4,530
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.81%
of home value
Median Home Value
$561,400
Estimated Mean Tax
$3,938
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($4,530) by the median home value ($561,400). In Bell, CA, this works out to an effective rate of 0.81%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Bell, CA is $672,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 88 days on the market. 50.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $766. The median rent is $1,538 per month (Census ACS). About 26.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1956. There are 9,088 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $4,530. The effective tax rate is 0.81%, below the national average.
Crime Overview
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)Violent Crime Rate
5.84
per 1,000 residents
+124% vs national
Property Crime Rate
11.61
per 1,000 residents
-33% vs national
Total Crimes
547
2024
Violent Clearance
50%
cases solved
Property Clearance
18%
cases solved
YoY Change
-15.9%
violent crime rate
improving vs 2023
How Bell Compares
Source: FBI (2024)Bell vs Similar Cities
Source: FBI (2024)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Bell 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 police solve 58% of aggravated assault cases but only 6% 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 | 4 | 0.13 | 25.0% |
| Rape | Violent | 14 | 0.45 | 42.9% |
| Robbery | Violent | 35 | 1.12 | 25.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | Violent | 130 | 4.15 | 57.7% |
| Burglary | Property | 32 | 1.02 | 15.6% |
| Larceny/Theft | Property | 239 | 7.62 | 22.6% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | Property | 93 | 2.97 | 6.5% |
Bell, CA reported 183 violent crimes and 364 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 residents is 124.5% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 50% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 239 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 18.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.
Crime History
Source: FBI| Year | Violent | Property | Violent Rate | Property Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 183 | 364 | 5.84 | 11.61 |
| 2023 | 222 | 534 | 6.94 | 16.70 |
| 2022 | 205 | 419 | 6.38 | 13.04 |
| 2020 | 182 | 502 | 5.12 | 14.13 |
| 2019 | 168 | 441 | 4.70 | 12.33 |
| 2018 | 184 | 495 | 5.13 | 13.80 |
| 2017 | 228 | 652 | 6.35 | 18.15 |
| 2016 | 233 | 782 | 6.41 | 21.51 |
| 2015 | 221 | 772 | 6.07 | 21.21 |
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
$47.9M
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 | $3.7M |
| 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 | $34K |
| Bobcat Fire → | Fire | Sep 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $2.0B | $33.0M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Getty Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Tick Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
| Saddleridge Fire → | Fire | Oct 2019 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 101 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 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. $47,917,002 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
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.2%
3.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
25.9%
15.3pp 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
35.7%
Arthritis
18.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.0%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
44.8%
Lack of Support
35.7%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
41.4%
Mobility
19.6%
Cognitive
22.5%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
11.4%
Self-Care
7.0%
Independent Living
12.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Bell has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 25.9% of adults lack health insurance. 66.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Community Hospital Of Huntingt...
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Hospital Of Huntington Park | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
| Los Angeles Community Hospital | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Pih Health Downey Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Mean Commute
30 min
+29% vs national
Drive Alone
75.2%
-4% vs national
Public Transit
4.5%
+406% vs national
Work From Home
4.0%
-58% vs national
Carpool
12.1%
Walk / Bike
2.7%
combined
How Bell's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Traffic Fatalities
Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)Fatalities
2
2023
6-Year Avg
4
fatalities/yr
Pedestrian
1
Nighttime
1
dark conditions
| Year | Crashes | Fatalities | Alcohol | Pedestrian | Cyclist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.
The average commute in Bell, CA is 30 minutes, which is 28.6% above the national average of 23 minutes. 75.2% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 4.0% work from home, which is below the CA state average of 14.0%. Public transit is used by 4.5% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 12.1% of workers carpool. 2.6% walk to work. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
86.3%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
73.1%
of households
No Internet
10.5%
of households
Total Households
8,824
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
93.0%
of households
Smartphone
92.5%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
62.0%
of households
Tablet
52.2%
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 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
86.3% of households in Bell have broadband internet access. 73.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 11.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.5% of households have no internet access. 17.9% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Bell is located in Los Angeles County, CA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Bell.
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
31
Total Assets
$24.0M
Total Income
$27.7M
Per 10K Residents
9.4
nonprofits
-93.2% vs peers avg
Orgs with >$1M Assets
3
Median Assets
$319K
Oldest Active
1943
ruling year
Newest Org
2025
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
Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF| Organization | Category | Assets | Income | Est. | IRS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUMAN-I-T | — | $17.1M | $25.9M | 2013 | |
| SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF BELL | — | $4.7M | $596K | 2002 | |
| AL-HADI INC | Education | $1.5M | $544K | 1996 | |
| EL-HUSSEIN YOUTH CORPORATION | — | $578K | $57K | 1985 | |
| MISSION ECHO | Food & Agriculture | $59K | $86K | 2019 | |
| IGLESIA DE DIOS EAST LA | Religion | $53K | $102K | 2007 | |
| CHRISTIAN CHURCH SANTUARY OF SALVATION | Religion | $50K | $178K | 2011 | |
| MISION CRISTIANA MONTE DE LOS OLIVOS | Religion | $11K | $44K | 2010 |
Bell, CA has 31 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $24.0M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 9 organizations. 3 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 9.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1943.
SBA Lending Overview
Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level DataTotal SBA Loans
206
Total Approved
$87.2M
Jobs Supported
1,452
Per 10K Residents
62.7
SBA loans
-9.1% vs peers avg
Unique Lenders
56
Top Lender
Bank of Hope
34 loans
Top Industry
Retail Trade
Data Span
1993–2025
Loan Program Breakdown
Source: SBA FOIALoans
188
Total Amount
$77.3M
Avg Loan
$410,957
Median Loan
$250,000
SBA Guaranteed
$57.8M(75%)
Jobs Supported
1,250
Loans
18
Total Amount
$9.9M
Avg Loan
$552,444
Median Loan
$491,000
Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)
Source: SBA FOIARecent Loans
16
8% of all-time total
Recent Amount
$9.1M
10% of all-time total
Avg Recent Loan
$568,719
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wilcox Enterprise Inc. | 1 | $4.8M |
| Roberto Orrante Garcia and Reyna Garcia Living Trust Dated 11/16/2004 | 2 | $2.4M |
| Yang H Kim Dds Inc. | 3 | $2.3M |
| Bell Resort Group Llc | 1 | $2.1M |
| Collabow Inc. | 1 | $2.0M |
| Smithfast | 3 | $1.9M |
| The Otis Group Llc | 1 | $1.9M |
| New Frontier Immigration Law | 1 | $1.9M |
| Efrain Hector Ferrer Separate Property Trust Dated September 9 2004 | 1 | $1.7M |
| Reynaldo Reyes | 2 | $1.6M |
Bell, CA has received 206 SBA loans totaling $87.2M in approved funding between 1993 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 188 loans (91% of the total), supporting 1,250 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 18 loans totaling $9.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Retail Trade. The most active SBA lender in Bell is Bank of Hope with 34 loans. That works out to 62.7 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
81
Total Population
3,296,060
Avg Median Income
-$41,083,248
Avg Home Value
-$40,474,046
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 |
| 90005 | 38,747 | $52,755 | $1,084,400 | $1,648 | 1.2 |
| 90006 | 55,192 | $49,847 | $841,900 | $1,396 | 1.9 |
| 90007 | 39,253 | $36,032 | $852,900 | $1,480 | 2.4 |
| 90008 | 33,443 | $61,822 | $1,003,000 | $1,589 | 2.9 |
| 90010 | 4,478 | $100,901 | $863,500 | $2,621 | 0.4 |
| 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 |
| 90018 | 48,812 | $63,671 | $886,800 | $1,512 | 3.0 |
| 90020 | 38,361 | $55,832 | $826,500 | $1,734 | 1.1 |
| 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 |
| 90026 | 62,902 | $85,835 | $1,143,400 | $1,822 | 4.0 |
| 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 |
| 90042 | 58,344 | $94,401 | $940,600 | $1,853 | 4.5 |
| 90043 | 43,548 | $65,496 | $867,800 | $1,424 | 4.1 |
| 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 |
| 90065 | 45,075 | $92,903 | $1,043,900 | $1,774 | 5.5 |
| 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 |
| 90249 | 25,967 | $84,921 | $709,900 | $1,705 | 3.0 |
| 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 |
| 90303 | 23,169 | $70,853 | $764,200 | $1,709 | 1.9 |
| 90305 | 14,612 | $89,030 | $785,000 | $1,868 | 2.6 |
| 90601 | 30,472 | $102,267 | $729,000 | $1,862 | 10.6 |
| 90602 | 25,823 | $67,259 | $729,300 | $1,719 | 3.8 |
| 90605 | 39,224 | $100,825 | $662,000 | $1,861 | 6.4 |
| 90606 | 31,881 | $94,904 | $623,500 | $1,913 | 3.8 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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, CA has 81 ZIP codes with a combined population of 3,296,060. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$41,083,248. The average median home value is -$40,474,046. The average median monthly rent is -$41,150,654.
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