Bell Gardens
City in Los Angeles County, California
Bell Gardens is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 39,501 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 121 ft (37 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cudahy, 1.6 miles W.
- 39,501residents (2020 Census)
- 121 ftelevation · 37 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.4 km²
- 16,063 / sq mipopulation density
- 90201ZIP code
About Bell Gardens
Bell Gardens is a city in the U.S. state of California in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Located in Los Angeles County, the city's population was 39,501 at the 2020 census. Bell Gardens is part of the Gateway Cities Region, a largely urbanized region located in southeastern Los Angeles County.
Bell Gardens is notable for being one of only six Los Angeles County cities (out of 88 total) to permit casino gambling and for being home of the oldest building in Los Angeles County.
Bell Gardens is named after James George Bell, an American businessman. The “Gardens” in its name derives from the many Japanese who, early in Bell Gardens’ existence, established vegetable gardens and rice fields. The adjacent city of Bell is also named after James George Bell.
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Living in Bell Gardens
- Median household income
- $62,298
- Median home value
- $563,900
- Median rent
- $1,694/mo
- Median age
- 32.3
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Bell Gardens had 39,501 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 39,501 |
|---|---|
| Density | 16,063 per sq mi (6,202 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bell Gardens at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 39,501 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9644° N, 118.1544° W |
| ZIP code | 90201 |
| Official website | bellgardens.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0604996 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bell Gardens
- Cudahy1.6 mi W
- Bell1.8 mi NW
- Commerce2.1 mi N
- Downey2.3 mi SE
- Maywood2.5 mi NW
- South Gate2.6 mi SW
- Huntington Park3.8 mi W
- Walnut Park3.9 mi W
- Lynwood3.9 mi SW
- Vernon4.1 mi NW
- Pico Rivera4.1 mi NE
- Montebello4.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Bell Gardens
What county is Bell Gardens in?
Bell Gardens is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Bell Gardens, CA?
39,501 people lived in Bell Gardens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bell Gardens, CA?
The ZIP code of Bell Gardens is 90201.
What is the elevation of Bell Gardens?
121 feet (37 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bell Gardens?
Cudahy (1.6 mi), Bell (1.8 mi), Commerce (2.1 mi), Downey (2.3 mi), Maywood (2.5 mi).
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