90056 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90056, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90056 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles, with a total population of 7,956 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 90056 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90056.

The estimated population of people living in 90056 is 7,956, with a median age of 45.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90056 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,956
 -1.27% -0.72%
2020
8,058
+5.35%
-
2019
7,649
 -1.87% -
2018
7,795
 -2.73% -
2017
8,014
 - -

Population of 90056 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90056 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
10.5%
12.5%
 -16.00%
Black/African American
66.1%
68.7%
 -3.78%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.4%
8.3%
 +1.20%
Asian
5.5%
5.3%
 +3.77%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
9.5%
5.2%
 +82.69%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90056 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 90056 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90056 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90056 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.3 -1.95% 43.1 -3.79% 49.7 +1.22%
2020 46.2 -6.29% 44.8 -9.31% 49.1 -0.41%
2019 49.3 -0.4% 49.4 +3.78% 49.3 -1.4%
2018 49.5 -1.59% 47.6 +3.03% 50 -5.84%
2017 50.3 - 46.2 - 53.1 -

The median age of the 90056 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 90056 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 9 281 0.22% 394 +16.64% 271 425
10 to 19 558 +16.44% 466 -13.99% 596 382
20 to 29 292 -1.44% 391 +10.7% 272 393
30 to 39 324 +83.49% 396 +18.79% 498 465
40 to 49 380 +87.11% 483 +25.48% 784 608
50 to 59 498 -36.68% 700 -29.79% 304 507
60 to 69 438 -26.46% 921 -29.69% 311 663
70+ 587 -20.5% 905 +12.04% 468 1,009

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90056 zip code is $105,744.00.

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 90056.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,297.00
  • 45 to 64
    $105,959.00
  • 65 and over
    $90,441.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90056 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 90056, 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 90056 is currently $137,168.00.

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.

19.29% of households in 90056 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 90056 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.29%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.72%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.30%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.29%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90056 is $62,703.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90056 by the total population of 90056.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90056 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90056 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
    22.70%
  • Bachelor's degree
    56.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.13%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90056 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90056 zip over the age of 16 is 6,605.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 90056 is 56.80%.

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 90056 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 323 18.00% 37.90%
20 to 24 years 293 75.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 372 100.00% 14.00%
30 to 34 years 713 60.20% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 900 84.30% 6.10%
45 to 54 years 1,154 83.30% 7.80%
55 to 59 years 399 84.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 697 77.30% 12.80%
65 to 74 years 732 27.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,022 17.30% 8.50%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90056. 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 1,078 58.60% 6.20%
Black or African American 4,345 61.80% 5.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 434 32.70% 23.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 67 31.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 652 82.40% 13.20%
Hispanic or Latino 579 65.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 709 50.10% 11.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90056 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 90056 is 3,751, with median earnings of $74,095.00.

Women in 90056 are earning approximately 104.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,751 $74,095.00
Male 1,729 $71,764.00
Female 2,022 $74,967.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90056 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 729 $106,854.00
Business and Financial 429 $75,372.00
Computer and Mathematical 120 $21,569.00
Architecture and Engineering 107 $105,899.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 222 $72,895.00
Legal 170 $128,906.00
Educational and Library 308 $77,671.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 96 $56,467.00
Healthcare Practitioners 397 $120,288.00
Healthcare Support 117 $33,224.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 121 $17,917.00
Sales 433 $65,037.00
Office and Administrative Support 222 $46,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 63 $29,572.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $28,098.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90056 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 90056.

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 323 $113,887.00 406 $83,929.00
Business and Financial 215 $63,686.00 214 $97,065.00
Computer and Mathematical 86 $21,500.00 34 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 35 $0.00 72 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 34 $0.00 188 $73,454.00
Legal 48 $0.00 122 $205,117.00
Educational and Library 126 $79,178.00 182 $64,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $71,000.00 54 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 237 $54,913.00 160 $127,641.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 117 $33,224.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 121 $17,917.00
Sales 342 $67,353.00 91 $20,579.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $0.00 195 $51,094.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 50 $0.00 13 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $28,098.00 0 $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 3,556 households in 90056, with an average household size of 2.23 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 2,153 families living in the 90056 zip code with an average family size of 2.85 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 90056:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,288 325 540 1,403
Average Household Size 2.88 2.31 3.42 1.17
Total Families 1,288 325 540 0
Average Household Size 2.88 2.21 3.16 0

Poverty

Of the 2,153 families living in 90056, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90056:

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 3,776 housing units in 90056.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,556 94.17%
Vacant 220 5.83%

40.28% of the total 3,776 housing units in 90056 are rental units. This is approximately 1,521 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,035 are occupied by the owner - or 53.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90056 is $1,911.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90056 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    56
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    165
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    656
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    244
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    169
  • $3,000 or more
    231

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90056 is $1,114,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90056 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    47
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    715
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,233

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90056. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90056 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    108
  • 1940 to 1949
    676
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,563
  • 1960 to 1969
    788
  • 1970 to 1979
    327
  • 1980 to 1989
    27
  • 1990 to 1999
    245
  • 2000 to 2009
    42
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 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 90056 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    233
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,344
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,399
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    580

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90056 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90056 that commute to work in a particular way.

31 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90056.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    13
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    57
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    356
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    537
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    193
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    789
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    328
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    211
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    435
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    88
  • 90 or more minutes
    36

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 90056 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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