90028 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90028, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90028 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles, with a total population of 29,887 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 90028 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90028.

The estimated population of people living in 90028 is 29,887, with a median age of 36.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90028 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
29,887
 -4.77% -3.76%
2020
31,385
+5.41%
-
2019
29,774
 -3.12% -
2018
30,734
 -1.03% -
2017
31,054
 - -

Population of 90028 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90028 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
44.1%
48.5%
 -9.07%
Black/African American
8.4%
8.5%
 -1.18%
Native
0.7%
0.6%
 +16.67%
Hispanic
29.4%
29.5%
 -0.34%
Asian
11.4%
8.9%
 +28.09%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
3.7%
 +24.32%
Other
1.3%
0.4%
 +225.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90028 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 90028 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90028 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90028 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.1 +0.28% 37.1 +1.64% 34.3 -1.15%
2020 36 -0.83% 36.5 +0.27% 34.7 -2.8%
2019 36.3 +1.68% 36.4 +2.82% 35.7 -1.38%
2018 35.7 +3.78% 35.4 +2.02% 36.2 +6.78%
2017 34.4 - 34.7 - 33.9 -

The median age of the 90028 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 90028 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 9 901 -56.86% 545 +67.03% 473 890
10 to 19 1,045 -31.3% 777 +19.48% 695 903
20 to 29 4,329 -22.2% 4,047 -8.99% 3,427 3,682
30 to 39 4,172 +3.67% 2,673 +11.58% 4,272 2,987
40 to 49 3,008 -4.35% 1,877 -15.46% 2,864 1,537
50 to 59 1,835 +7.1% 1,275 +17.49% 1,930 1,502
60 to 69 1,265 -6.68% 1,243 -17.19% 1,136 1,038
70+ 831 +38.78% 1,231 +13.25% 1,183 1,368

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90028 zip code is $52,814.00.

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 90028.

  • Under 25
    $29,405.00
  • 25 to 44
    $59,892.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,308.00
  • 65 and over
    $18,207.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90028 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 90028, 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 90028 is currently $73,021.00.

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.

5.16% of households in 90028 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 90028 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.07%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.60%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.79%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90028 is $43,355.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90028 by the total population of 90028.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90028 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90028 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
    14.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    59.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.41%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90028 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90028 zip over the age of 16 is 27,736.

Of those people, a total of 74.10% 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 90028 is 66.30%.

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 90028 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 810 26.20% 35.80%
20 to 24 years 2,399 72.80% 8.60%
25 to 29 years 4,710 88.80% 4.20%
30 to 34 years 4,246 88.90% 10.50%
35 to 44 years 5,245 86.80% 10.80%
45 to 54 years 3,650 85.60% 20.50%
55 to 59 years 1,951 80.90% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 1,280 56.80% 11.70%
65 to 74 years 1,885 26.30% 7.30%
75 years and over 1,560 9.70% 19.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90028. 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 15,059 74.00% 9.80%
Black or African American 2,415 78.50% 8.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 341 60.40% 0.00%
Asian 3,264 65.20% 3.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 4,226 76.00% 17.30%
Two or more races 2,431 80.70% 13.70%
Hispanic or Latino 7,566 76.80% 14.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,855 73.20% 10.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90028 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 90028 is 18,378, with median earnings of $43,384.00.

Women in 90028 are earning approximately 79.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,378 $43,384.00
Male 10,382 $46,982.00
Female 7,996 $37,486.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90028 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 2,524 $71,071.00
Business and Financial 1,064 $53,276.00
Computer and Mathematical 561 $69,450.00
Architecture and Engineering 269 $90,736.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 369 $43,068.00
Legal 404 $103,636.00
Educational and Library 682 $45,357.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2,943 $55,037.00
Healthcare Practitioners 486 $54,375.00
Healthcare Support 294 $33,462.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 170 $49,808.00
Law Enforcement 43 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,466 $26,887.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 958 $19,012.00
Personal Care and Service 619 $17,760.00
Sales 2,009 $41,631.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,709 $33,339.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 170 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 311 $26,168.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 216 $34,762.00
Production 298 $41,429.00
Transportation and Material Moving 586 $27,543.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90028 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 90028.

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 1,707 $76,758.00 817 $57,404.00
Business and Financial 603 $74,814.00 461 $48,070.00
Computer and Mathematical 431 $68,983.00 130 $75,625.00
Architecture and Engineering 207 $90,857.00 62 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Community and Social Service 125 $43,598.00 244 $30,556.00
Legal 53 $71,406.00 351 $103,769.00
Educational and Library 399 $47,550.00 283 $22,113.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,498 $55,750.00 1,445 $53,977.00
Healthcare Practitioners 100 $34,583.00 386 $55,714.00
Healthcare Support 88 $36,731.00 206 $25,385.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 103 $26,632.00 67 $0.00
Law Enforcement 43 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,147 $27,791.00 319 $21,587.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 318 $26,585.00 640 $18,616.00
Personal Care and Service 151 $27,148.00 468 $13,818.00
Sales 1,388 $52,961.00 621 $28,681.00
Office and Administrative Support 596 $33,700.00 1,113 $33,171.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 161 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 311 $26,168.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 216 $34,762.00 0 $0.00
Production 194 $30,781.00 104 $44,348.00
Transportation and Material Moving 536 $28,621.00 50 $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 16,833 households in 90028, with an average household size of 1.68 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 4,409 families living in the 90028 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 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 90028:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,937 491 981 12,424
Average Household Size 2.71 2.59 3.19 1.28
Total Families 2,937 491 981 0
Average Household Size 2.71 2.48 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 4,409 families living in 90028, 13.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90028:

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 21,466 housing units in 90028.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,833 78.42%
Vacant 4,633 21.58%

74.32% of the total 21,466 housing units in 90028 are rental units. This is approximately 15,954 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 765 are occupied by the owner - or 3.56% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90028 is $1,612.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90028 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
    114
  • Less than $500
    1,044
  • $500 to $999
    1,283
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4,697
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4,263
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2,334
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    836
  • $3,000 or more
    1,497

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90028 is $723,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90028 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    29
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    14
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    86
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    443
  • $1,000,000 or more
    191

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90028. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90028 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,375
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,283
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,009
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,137
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,740
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,154
  • 1990 to 1999
    909
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,304
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,449
  • 2014 or later
    106

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 90028 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    4,610
  • 1 vehicle available
    9,295
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,419
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    509

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90028 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90028 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90028.

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
    547
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    613
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,130
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,020
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,055
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    602
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,571
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    292
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    907
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,259
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,242
  • 90 or more minutes
    323

Summary

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