Montclair, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Montclair, CA is a small incorporated city located in San Bernardino County in the state of California. Our data estimates 40,083 residents, places it at 34.071°N, 117.698°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Montclair, CA?

What is the population of Montclair, CA?

Montclair has an estimated population of 40,083. That makes it the 227th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 16th largest of 51 places in San Bernardino County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so Montclair is roughly 11.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Los Banos (41,036), San Gabriel (39,899), Calexico (39,825), La Puente (39,614), Culver City (39,185). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Montclair differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Montclair?

Montclair has about 7,268 people per square mile (2,806 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within California, it is denser than about 92% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Montclair use?

The postal data lists a single ZIP code for Montclair: 91763. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Montclair in?

Montclair is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fort Mohave, AZ, about 189 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Montclair located in California?

Montclair lies in the southern part of California, at 34.071° north latitude and 117.698° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 375 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Pahrump, NV, roughly 177 miles to the northeast, which shows how near Montclair is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Pomona, CA, 4 miles to the west.

Which cities are near Montclair, CA?

The closest listed place to Montclair is Pomona, CA, 3.8 miles to the west. Of the eight nearest places below, 4 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Montclair in?

Montclair is in San Bernardino County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06071. The county contains 51 places in our data, 38 of which have their own page here and 13 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Victorville (346,789), San Bernardino (215,784), Fontana (214,547), Ontario (185,010), Rancho Cucamonga (177,603). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Montclair from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Montclair is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 41 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,421 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Montclair?

Yes. Our data lists 1 other place named Montclair: Montclair, VA (20,881). When you search for Montclair, add the state or county so you land on the right one. This page covers the Montclair in San Bernardino County, California.

Planning a move to Montclair?

If you are weighing Montclair, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.