Rowland Heights
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Rowland Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 48,231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South San Jose Hills, 3.0 miles N.
- 48,231residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 13.1 sq miland area · 33.9 km²
- 3,688 / sq mipopulation density
- 91748ZIP code
About Rowland Heights
Rowland Heights is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in and below the Puente Hills in the San Gabriel Valley, in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 48,231 at the 2020 census. Rowland Heights is in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and represented by the County of Los Angeles (County Board of Supervisors) and is the second largest census designated place in Los Angeles County by area, behind Topanga, and the county's fifth largest CDP by population. The area has a high Taiwanese population and was known as "Little Taipei" in the 1980s and 1990s, when it saw an influx of wealthy immigrants from Taiwan.
A number of corporations, such as Newegg, FedEx, DIRECTV, and Fashion Nova, as well as other technology and import and export businesses, are located in neighboring City of Industry. Many business owners and employees reside in Rowland Heights as well as neighboring Hacienda Heights and Walnut due to their proximity.
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- Median household income
- $85,617
- Median home value
- $851,300
- Median rent
- $1,967/mo
- Median age
- 46.9
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Rowland Heights had 48,231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 48,231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,688 per sq mi (1,424 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rowland Heights at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 48,231 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.08 sq mi (33.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9703° N, 117.8906° W |
| ZIP code | 91748 |
| Official website | rowland-heights.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0663218 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rowland Heights
- South San Jose Hills3.0 mi N
- La Habra Heights3.4 mi W
- Brea3.4 mi SE
- La Habra4.6 mi SW
- Diamond Bar4.7 mi NE
- Industry4.8 mi NW
- Walnut5.0 mi NE
- Hacienda Heights5.0 mi W
- Valinda5.3 mi NW
- La Puente5.6 mi NW
- West Covina6.0 mi N
- Fullerton6.2 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Rowland Heights
What county is Rowland Heights in?
Rowland Heights is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Rowland Heights, CA?
48,231 people lived in Rowland Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rowland Heights, CA?
The ZIP code of Rowland Heights is 91748.
What is the elevation of Rowland Heights?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rowland Heights?
South San Jose Hills (3.0 mi), La Habra Heights (3.4 mi), Brea (3.4 mi), La Habra (4.6 mi), Diamond Bar (4.7 mi).
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