90010 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90010, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90010 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles, with a total population of 4,313 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 90010 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90010.

The estimated population of people living in 90010 is 4,313, with a median age of 34.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90010 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,313
+4.99%
+14.74%
2020
4,108
+7.48%
-
2019
3,822
+3.24%
-
2018
3,702
 -1.52% -
2017
3,759
 - -

Population of 90010 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90010 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
17.7%
16.8%
 +5.36%
Black/African American
5%
4.3%
 +16.28%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
10.3%
10.5%
 -1.90%
Asian
62%
65.7%
 -5.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.5%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
2.4%
 +20.83%
Other
0.6%
0.3%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90010 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 90010 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90010 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90010 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34 -6.34% 33.5 -7.71% 35.7 -1.92%
2020 36.3 -2.16% 36.3 +7.08% 36.4 -5.21%
2019 37.1 -3.39% 33.9 -7.88% 38.4 0%
2018 38.4 -1.03% 36.8 -5.88% 38.4 -0.52%
2017 38.8 - 39.1 - 38.6 -

The median age of the 90010 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 90010 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 47 +181.48% 87 +29.83% 84 108
10 to 19 69 -165.03% 153 52.02% 4 151
20 to 29 481 +43.31% 384 +38.06% 663 528
30 to 39 347 +69.59% 376 +26.39% 631 471
40 to 49 244 -23.38% 229 42.39% 174 227
50 to 59 241 -26% 249 -36.75% 174 163
60 to 69 177 +23.14% 217 +31.88% 217 287
70+ 220 -41.58% 238 +23.85% 136 295

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90010 zip code is $76,547.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 90010.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,701.00
  • 45 to 64
    $112,546.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,500.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90010 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 90010, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 90010 is currently $107,339.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

14.46% of households in 90010 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 90010 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.46%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.74%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.57%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90010 is $57,219.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90010 by the total population of 90010.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90010 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90010 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.63%
  • Bachelor's degree
    54.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.16%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.34%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90010 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90010 zip over the age of 16 is 4,117.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 90010 is 62.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 90010 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 151 24.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 478 36.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 713 79.70% 8.10%
30 to 34 years 677 78.40% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 616 84.90% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 403 77.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 144 65.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 301 74.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 408 40.40% 6.10%
75 years and over 226 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90010. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,004 80.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 239 74.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 2,601 55.70% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 65 100.00% 0.00%
Other 103 95.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 69 23.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 444 68.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 722 88.90% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90010 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 90010 is 2,569, with median earnings of $60,965.00.

Women in 90010 are earning approximately 73.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,569 $60,965.00
Male 1,506 $69,388.00
Female 1,063 $51,276.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90010 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 293 $71,779.00
Business and Financial 398 $68,010.00
Computer and Mathematical 146 $124,405.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $0.00
Legal 53 $111,319.00
Educational and Library 68 $46,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 318 $61,274.00
Healthcare Practitioners 140 $160,196.00
Healthcare Support 18 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 170 $20,238.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $25,174.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $0.00
Sales 367 $55,197.00
Office and Administrative Support 142 $29,947.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $23,616.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 61 $18,438.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $36,591.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90010 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 90010.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 237 $76,319.00 56 $50,982.00
Business and Financial 209 $69,056.00 189 $64,212.00
Computer and Mathematical 146 $124,405.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 67 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 25 $0.00 28 $46,667.00
Educational and Library 10 $0.00 58 $60,278.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 162 $66,500.00 156 $60,708.00
Healthcare Practitioners 30 $0.00 110 $160,931.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 8 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 30 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 51 $2,499.00 119 $20,592.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00 43 $18,750.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 239 $55,811.00 128 $26,154.00
Office and Administrative Support 58 $67,500.00 84 $29,929.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $23,616.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 41 $19,330.00 20 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 20 $56,875.00 22 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,247 households in 90010, with an average household size of 1.91 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 934 families living in the 90010 zip code with an average family size of 2.65 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 90010:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 644 80 210 1,313
Average Household Size 2.84 2.56 2.4 1.34
Total Families 644 80 210 0
Average Household Size 2.82 2.33 2.25 0

Poverty

Of the 934 families living in 90010, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90010:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,832 housing units in 90010.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,247 79.34%
Vacant 585 20.66%

65.89% of the total 2,832 housing units in 90010 are rental units. This is approximately 1,866 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 359 are occupied by the owner - or 12.68% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90010 is $2,253.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90010 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    22
  • Less than $500
    38
  • $500 to $999
    108
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    365
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    240
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    360
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    390
  • $3,000 or more
    365

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90010 is $822,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90010 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    36
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    186
  • $1,000,000 or more
    124

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90010. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90010 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    558
  • 1940 to 1949
    130
  • 1950 to 1959
    20
  • 1960 to 1969
    381
  • 1970 to 1979
    164
  • 1980 to 1989
    113
  • 1990 to 1999
    189
  • 2000 to 2009
    442
  • 2010 to 2013
    835
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 90010 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    375
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,332
  • 2 vehicles available
    423
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    117

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90010 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90010 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90010.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    48
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    67
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    368
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    294
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    332
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    119
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    397
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    49
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    89
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    189
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    151
  • 90 or more minutes
    108

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 90010 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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