90038 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90038, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90038 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles, with a total population of 27,995 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 90038 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90038.

The estimated population of people living in 90038 is 27,995, with a median age of 34.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90038 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
27,995
 -2.09% +0.14%
2020
28,592
+0.04%
-
2019
28,580
+3.33%
-
2018
27,660
 -1.06% -
2017
27,957
 - -

Population of 90038 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90038 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
31.1%
30.3%
 +2.64%
Black/African American
6.6%
5.5%
 +20.00%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
50.5%
56%
 -9.82%
Asian
6.2%
5.1%
 +21.57%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.6%
2.5%
 +84.00%
Other
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90038 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 90038 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90038 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90038 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 +0.58% 35.1 +0.29% 33.8 +0.9%
2020 34.4 +1.47% 35 +2.64% 33.5 -0.3%
2019 33.9 +0.3% 34.1 +0.59% 33.6 0%
2018 33.8 +1.2% 33.9 0% 33.6 +2.13%
2017 33.4 - 33.9 - 32.9 -

The median age of the 90038 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 90038 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 1,539 -32.73% 1,478 -40.92% 1,087 959
10 to 19 1,210 +8.16% 1,211 -7.72% 1,310 1,119
20 to 29 3,188 -15.95% 3,191 -7.63% 2,688 2,926
30 to 39 3,392 +17.43% 2,239 +18.52% 4,022 2,659
40 to 49 2,284 +9.32% 1,797 -7.57% 2,498 1,655
50 to 59 1,460 +22.91% 1,328 +8.29% 1,814 1,436
60 to 69 1,069 +1.64% 1,018 -2.43% 1,073 993
70+ 586 +30.79% 967 +4.41% 750 1,006

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90038 zip code is $51,096.00.

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 90038.

  • Under 25
    $56,103.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,120.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,072.00
  • 65 and over
    $23,542.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90038 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 90038, 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 90038 is currently $71,410.00.

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.

4.82% of households in 90038 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 90038 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.04%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.82%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90038 is $33,384.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90038 by the total population of 90038.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90038 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90038 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
    10.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.17%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90038 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90038 zip over the age of 16 is 24,707.

Of those people, a total of 73.00% 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 90038 is 67.90%.

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 90038 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,187 24.90% 4.70%
20 to 24 years 2,292 65.80% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 3,322 87.50% 4.40%
30 to 34 years 4,224 86.10% 8.10%
35 to 44 years 4,533 90.60% 5.40%
45 to 54 years 3,681 84.90% 8.60%
55 to 59 years 1,646 73.10% 5.70%
60 to 64 years 1,259 51.30% 7.40%
65 to 74 years 1,732 27.80% 12.90%
75 years and over 831 16.50% 21.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90038. 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 10,662 75.80% 7.60%
Black or African American 1,861 75.40% 14.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 382 71.20% 5.90%
Asian 1,808 66.20% 10.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 83 43.40% 0.00%
Other 7,528 71.80% 3.10%
Two or more races 2,383 69.30% 9.40%
Hispanic or Latino 11,832 70.70% 4.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,114 77.30% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90038 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 90038 is 16,771, with median earnings of $31,518.00.

Women in 90038 are earning approximately 100.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 16,771 $31,518.00
Male 10,147 $31,509.00
Female 6,624 $31,531.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90038 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 1,547 $67,853.00
Business and Financial 692 $64,545.00
Computer and Mathematical 365 $71,581.00
Architecture and Engineering 113 $79,702.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 140 $28,333.00
Community and Social Service 44 $51,250.00
Legal 245 $79,060.00
Educational and Library 635 $44,175.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,792 $54,538.00
Healthcare Practitioners 355 $53,954.00
Healthcare Support 406 $17,012.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 181 $34,911.00
Law Enforcement 48 $157,692.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,832 $26,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 983 $23,204.00
Personal Care and Service 788 $31,335.00
Sales 1,463 $30,567.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,438 $32,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $13,512.00
Construction and Extraction 1,388 $28,639.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 431 $35,647.00
Production 737 $25,057.00
Transportation and Material Moving 653 $21,679.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90038 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 90038.

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 906 $65,978.00 641 $68,750.00
Business and Financial 306 $70,054.00 386 $59,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 250 $71,838.00 115 $67,120.00
Architecture and Engineering 91 $79,583.00 22 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $22,237.00 88 $36,923.00
Community and Social Service 34 $65,568.00 10 $0.00
Legal 213 $79,226.00 32 $0.00
Educational and Library 302 $47,664.00 333 $42,760.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,070 $51,453.00 722 $66,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 101 $53,903.00 254 $55,119.00
Healthcare Support 103 $12,351.00 303 $19,830.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 167 $41,806.00 14 $0.00
Law Enforcement 37 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,359 $27,119.00 473 $24,808.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 287 $24,212.00 696 $22,762.00
Personal Care and Service 326 $35,431.00 462 $30,966.00
Sales 725 $37,235.00 738 $24,928.00
Office and Administrative Support 709 $32,913.00 729 $30,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 43 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,303 $28,049.00 85 $63,199.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 400 $36,983.00 31 $0.00
Production 546 $26,606.00 191 $10,460.00
Transportation and Material Moving 552 $25,070.00 101 $2,499.00

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 12,595 households in 90038, with an average household size of 2.15 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 4,843 families living in the 90038 zip code with an average family size of 3.27 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 90038:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,042 731 1,070 7,752
Average Household Size 3.36 3.16 3.71 1.37
Total Families 3,042 731 1,070 0
Average Household Size 3.32 2.8 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 4,843 families living in 90038, 13.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90038:

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 14,474 housing units in 90038.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,595 87.02%
Vacant 1,879 12.98%

77.48% of the total 14,474 housing units in 90038 are rental units. This is approximately 11,215 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,127 are occupied by the owner - or 7.79% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90038 is $1,542.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90038 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
    253
  • Less than $500
    641
  • $500 to $999
    1,169
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,559
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,817
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,810
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    578
  • $3,000 or more
    641

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90038 is $945,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90038 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    10
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    9
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    101
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    486
  • $1,000,000 or more
    497

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90038. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90038 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,052
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,085
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,668
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,080
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,680
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,597
  • 1990 to 1999
    765
  • 2000 to 2009
    376
  • 2010 to 2013
    993
  • 2014 or later
    178

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 90038 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,724
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,241
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,042
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    588

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90038 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90038 that commute to work in a particular way.

33 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90038.

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
    124
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    282
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,055
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,328
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,515
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    626
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    4,579
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    378
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    839
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,613
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,216
  • 90 or more minutes
    408

Summary

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