90035 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90035, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90035 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles, with a total population of 26,411 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 90035 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90035.

The estimated population of people living in 90035 is 26,411, with a median age of 37.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90035 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,411
 -4.74% -11.73%
2020
27,725
+1.66%
-
2019
27,272
 -2.89% -
2018
28,085
 -6.13% -
2017
29,920
 - -

Population of 90035 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90035 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
68.9%
70.4%
 -2.13%
Black/African American
5.9%
7.1%
 -16.90%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
11.7%
11%
 +6.36%
Asian
6.9%
7.2%
 -4.17%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.9%
4%
 +22.50%
Other
1.5%
0.3%
 +400.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90035 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 90035 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90035 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90035 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.6 -0.79% 38.3 0% 36.8 -1.87%
2020 37.9 +4.41% 38.3 +5.51% 37.5 +3.31%
2019 36.3 -1.36% 36.3 -0.55% 36.3 -2.42%
2018 36.8 +1.94% 36.5 +1.39% 37.2 +1.92%
2017 36.1 - 36 - 36.5 -

The median age of the 90035 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 90035 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 1,985 -11.57% 1,712 +12.26% 1,754 1,862
10 to 19 1,160 -5.51% 1,456 -16.1% 1,064 1,229
20 to 29 1,878 -27.81% 2,768 -22.45% 1,384 2,181
30 to 39 3,108 -29.54% 2,671 +5.2% 2,283 2,795
40 to 49 1,965 -9.45% 1,851 -15.56% 1,776 1,565
50 to 59 1,495 +8.04% 1,772 -6.13% 1,566 1,641
60 to 69 1,270 +3.99% 1,262 +22.52% 1,293 1,525
70+ 1,301 -22.04% 2,266 -37.94% 1,023 1,470

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90035 zip code is $101,570.00.

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 90035.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $119,444.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,661.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,494.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90035 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 90035, 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 90035 is currently $149,202.00.

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.

20.50% of households in 90035 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 90035 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.48%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.42%
  • $200,000 or more
    20.50%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90035 is $65,511.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90035 by the total population of 90035.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90035 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90035 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
    23.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    56.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90035 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90035 zip over the age of 16 is 21,209.

Of those people, a total of 72.20% 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 90035 is 67.40%.

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 90035 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 707 18.70% 16.70%
20 to 24 years 1,253 79.70% 20.10%
25 to 29 years 2,312 82.50% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 2,250 94.60% 10.10%
35 to 44 years 4,940 84.10% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 3,035 85.10% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 1,401 76.90% 5.80%
60 to 64 years 1,759 82.30% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,852 34.70% 4.80%
75 years and over 1,700 14.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90035. 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 14,946 73.00% 6.40%
Black or African American 1,758 69.00% 4.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,710 70.80% 10.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 58 67.20% 0.00%
Other 959 63.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,749 74.50% 8.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,684 73.90% 1.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,920 72.70% 6.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90035 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 90035 is 14,291, with median earnings of $64,381.00.

Women in 90035 are earning approximately 62.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,291 $64,381.00
Male 6,819 $82,686.00
Female 7,472 $52,039.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90035 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 2,195 $112,037.00
Business and Financial 1,384 $90,128.00
Computer and Mathematical 555 $81,266.00
Architecture and Engineering 296 $89,881.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 194 $53,611.00
Community and Social Service 528 $56,818.00
Legal 576 $175,417.00
Educational and Library 1,051 $63,958.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,656 $68,438.00
Healthcare Practitioners 966 $90,500.00
Healthcare Support 283 $28,813.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $55,804.00
Food Preparation and Serving 427 $37,596.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 225 $20,404.00
Personal Care and Service 535 $32,420.00
Sales 1,202 $44,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,537 $42,348.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $25,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $0.00
Production 145 $41,989.00
Transportation and Material Moving 260 $62,955.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90035 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 90035.

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 1,111 $120,839.00 1,084 $100,060.00
Business and Financial 689 $102,163.00 695 $80,341.00
Computer and Mathematical 409 $72,375.00 146 $81,283.00
Architecture and Engineering 253 $90,903.00 43 $60,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $53,194.00 133 $60,536.00
Community and Social Service 145 $96,250.00 383 $52,107.00
Legal 352 $166,389.00 224 $195,833.00
Educational and Library 362 $77,045.00 689 $63,542.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 888 $100,500.00 768 $52,344.00
Healthcare Practitioners 403 $143,551.00 563 $80,164.00
Healthcare Support 53 $0.00 230 $22,140.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 3 $0.00 41 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 214 $33,657.00 213 $41,155.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 38 $57,222.00 187 $17,361.00
Personal Care and Service 179 $53,477.00 356 $31,755.00
Sales 760 $60,000.00 442 $32,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 409 $64,179.00 1,128 $34,219.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $25,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 52 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 75 $41,875.00 70 $47,596.00
Transportation and Material Moving 212 $63,500.00 48 $21,705.00

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 11,310 households in 90035, with an average household size of 2.31 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 5,236 families living in the 90035 zip code with an average family size of 3.32 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 90035:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,233 209 794 6,074
Average Household Size 3.47 2.87 2.94 1.4
Total Families 4,233 209 794 0
Average Household Size 3.45 2.73 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 5,236 families living in 90035, 6.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90035:

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 13,695 housing units in 90035.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,310 82.58%
Vacant 2,385 17.42%

54.55% of the total 13,695 housing units in 90035 are rental units. This is approximately 7,471 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,747 are occupied by the owner - or 27.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90035 is $2,183.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90035 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
    92
  • Less than $500
    190
  • $500 to $999
    199
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    952
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,682
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,948
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    949
  • $3,000 or more
    1,551

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90035 is $1,494,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90035 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    20
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    20
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    32
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    138
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    973
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,564

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90035. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90035 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,612
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,542
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,200
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,804
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,569
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,081
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,037
  • 2000 to 2009
    598
  • 2010 to 2013
    229
  • 2014 or later
    23

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 90035 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    987
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,941
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,436
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    946

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90035 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90035 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90035.

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
    226
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    633
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    953
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,728
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,810
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    917
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,785
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    345
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    563
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    998
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    477
  • 90 or more minutes
    158

Summary

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