90023 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90023, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90023 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles CCD and South Gate-East Los Angeles, with a total population of 45,732 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 90023 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90023.

The estimated population of people living in 90023 is 45,732, with a median age of 31.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90023 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
45,732
 -1.69% -3.17%
2020
46,517
 -0.35% -
2019
46,680
 -0.21% -
2018
46,780
 -0.95% -
2017
47,229
 - -

Population of 90023 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90023 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
1.5%
1.7%
 -11.76%
Black/African American
1%
0.6%
 +66.67%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
96.1%
96.8%
 -0.72%
Asian
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90023 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 90023 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90023 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90023 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.3 +1.95% 29.6 +2.07% 32.9 +1.54%
2020 30.7 -2.23% 29 -3.65% 32.4 -2.7%
2019 31.4 -1.88% 30.1 -3.22% 33.3 0%
2018 32 +2.24% 31.1 +1.3% 33.3 +3.42%
2017 31.3 - 30.7 - 32.2 -

The median age of the 90023 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 90023 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 3,486 -2.38% 3,429 -15.25% 3,393 2,931
10 to 19 4,122 +6.96% 3,917 +5.3% 4,410 4,101
20 to 29 3,971 -2.6% 3,614 -7.07% 3,861 3,355
30 to 39 3,662 -19.12% 3,333 0.2% 3,003 3,333
40 to 49 3,559 -19.92% 3,510 -13.91% 2,892 3,038
50 to 59 2,392 -0.83% 2,207 +5.34% 2,356 2,324
60 to 69 1,562 +20.55% 1,863 -2.34% 1,890 1,815
70+ 1,061 +20.54% 1,541 +14.47% 1,268 1,762

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90023 zip code is $48,293.00.

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 90023.

  • Under 25
    $57,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,669.00
  • 45 to 64
    $53,567.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,122.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90023 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 90023, 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 90023 is currently $60,150.00.

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.

2.26% of households in 90023 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 90023 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.26%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90023 is $16,674.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90023 by the total population of 90023.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90023 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90023 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
    2.84%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.03%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.63%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.83%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.66%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90023 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90023 zip over the age of 16 is 34,098.

Of those people, a total of 59.80% 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 90023 is 54.60%.

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 90023 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,201 18.40% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 3,816 74.30% 10.80%
25 to 29 years 3,400 77.30% 12.70%
30 to 34 years 2,962 81.70% 6.00%
35 to 44 years 6,249 72.70% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 5,707 75.20% 7.20%
55 to 59 years 2,028 70.90% 10.20%
60 to 64 years 1,974 54.00% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 2,727 19.70% 2.00%
75 years and over 2,034 2.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90023. 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 11,967 60.40% 5.20%
Black or African American 348 70.10% 14.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 555 56.90% 14.20%
Asian 404 43.10% 5.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 17,658 60.10% 9.50%
Two or more races 3,166 57.40% 16.10%
Hispanic or Latino 32,551 59.90% 8.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 648 54.90% 17.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90023 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 90023 is 18,615, with median earnings of $28,451.00.

Women in 90023 are earning approximately 76.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,615 $28,451.00
Male 10,508 $31,727.00
Female 8,107 $24,256.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90023 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 773 $43,711.00
Business and Financial 198 $48,370.00
Computer and Mathematical 102 $60,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $99,732.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 54 $42,045.00
Community and Social Service 234 $23,333.00
Legal 47 $45,792.00
Educational and Library 550 $27,160.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 306 $48,281.00
Healthcare Practitioners 423 $48,007.00
Healthcare Support 949 $17,152.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 295 $25,719.00
Law Enforcement 113 $70,544.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,199 $17,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,085 $18,597.00
Personal Care and Service 467 $17,327.00
Sales 2,198 $20,971.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,482 $30,525.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 266 $27,593.00
Construction and Extraction 1,820 $29,479.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 580 $42,412.00
Production 1,924 $31,073.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,048 $42,733.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90023 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 90023.

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 406 $48,712.00 367 $34,558.00
Business and Financial 82 $34,722.00 116 $48,478.00
Computer and Mathematical 76 $65,833.00 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $97,589.00 24 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00 44 $0.00
Community and Social Service 75 $23,403.00 159 $22,386.00
Legal 0 $0.00 47 $45,792.00
Educational and Library 106 $26,324.00 444 $27,383.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 187 $43,990.00 119 $49,922.00
Healthcare Practitioners 92 $35,750.00 331 $50,580.00
Healthcare Support 163 $21,417.00 786 $16,510.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 206 $27,353.00 89 $16,908.00
Law Enforcement 99 $70,827.00 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 635 $22,112.00 564 $14,608.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 581 $22,793.00 504 $12,885.00
Personal Care and Service 101 $21,556.00 366 $16,516.00
Sales 950 $35,714.00 1,248 $17,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 917 $29,926.00 1,565 $30,825.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 186 $25,833.00 80 $28,077.00
Construction and Extraction 1,763 $30,379.00 57 $22,702.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 580 $42,412.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,256 $32,524.00 668 $25,134.00
Transportation and Material Moving 934 $46,098.00 114 $14,643.00

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 11,832 households in 90023, with an average household size of 3.85 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 9,544 families living in the 90023 zip code with an average family size of 4.24 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 90023:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,043 1,466 3,035 2,288
Average Household Size 4.51 4.39 4.34 1.4
Total Families 5,043 1,466 3,035 0
Average Household Size 4.44 3.91 4.06 0

Poverty

Of the 9,544 families living in 90023, 18.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90023:

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 12,343 housing units in 90023.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,832 95.86%
Vacant 511 4.14%

69.22% of the total 12,343 housing units in 90023 are rental units. This is approximately 8,544 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,086 are occupied by the owner - or 25.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90023 is $1,260.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90023 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
    202
  • Less than $500
    547
  • $500 to $999
    1,534
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,929
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,894
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    456
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    174
  • $3,000 or more
    10

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90023 is $479,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90023 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    12
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    39
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    35
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    175
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,484
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,217
  • $1,000,000 or more
    117

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90023. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90023 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,107
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,019
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,308
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,169
  • 1970 to 1979
    871
  • 1980 to 1989
    577
  • 1990 to 1999
    331
  • 2000 to 2009
    490
  • 2010 to 2013
    457
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 90023 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,697
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,031
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,708
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,396

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90023 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90023 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90023.

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
    75
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    828
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,725
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,754
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,912
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    903
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,083
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    288
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    770
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,636
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,554
  • 90 or more minutes
    749

Summary

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