90232 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90232, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90232 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles, with a total population of 15,342 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 90232 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90232.

The estimated population of people living in 90232 is 15,342, with a median age of 37.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90232 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,342
+2.82%
+3.21%
2020
14,921
+0.95%
-
2019
14,780
+0.82%
-
2018
14,660
 -1.38% -
2017
14,865
 - -

Population of 90232 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90232 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
50.3%
47.8%
 +5.23%
Black/African American
5%
6.1%
 -18.03%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
18.4%
26.2%
 -29.77%
Asian
20.5%
15.2%
 +34.87%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.8%
4.7%
 +23.40%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90232 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 90232 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90232 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90232 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 -1.83% 36.7 -1.34% 39.1 -1.51%
2020 38.3 -5.2% 37.2 -6.77% 39.7 -2.7%
2019 40.4 -0.49% 39.9 -2.44% 40.8 +0.74%
2018 40.6 -0.25% 40.9 +2% 40.5 -1.46%
2017 40.7 - 40.1 - 41.1 -

The median age of the 90232 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 90232 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 9 827 -6.31% 473 +53.9% 774 737
10 to 19 463 +32.31% 729 -35.58% 625 499
20 to 29 993 +1.76% 1,366 +12.9% 1,009 1,514
30 to 39 1,248 +35.3% 1,101 +21.25% 1,696 1,349
40 to 49 1,314 -12.31% 1,323 -8.32% 1,149 1,203
50 to 59 1,010 -31.27% 1,084 -26.96% 726 812
60 to 69 656 +11.43% 962 -21.37% 691 755
70+ 566 +15% 750 +46.96% 645 1,158

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90232 zip code is $105,932.00.

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 90232.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $136,184.00
  • 45 to 64
    $113,056.00
  • 65 and over
    $47,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90232 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 90232, 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 90232 is currently $141,413.00.

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.

22.83% of households in 90232 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 90232 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    13.01%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.62%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.76%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.72%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    22.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90232 is $66,524.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90232 by the total population of 90232.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90232 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90232 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
    31.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.72%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    9.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90232 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90232 zip over the age of 16 is 13,022.

Of those people, a total of 69.60% 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 90232 is 65.60%.

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 90232 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 315 31.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 957 63.70% 12.00%
25 to 29 years 1,566 83.00% 3.30%
30 to 34 years 1,859 92.10% 4.70%
35 to 44 years 2,161 86.80% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 2,074 82.10% 9.50%
55 to 59 years 841 77.20% 3.70%
60 to 64 years 817 72.20% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 1,201 29.00% 2.30%
75 years and over 1,231 14.20% 4.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90232. 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 8,076 69.50% 4.40%
Black or African American 769 60.90% 7.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 2,472 71.80% 8.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 528 62.10% 2.70%
Two or more races 1,159 75.00% 8.70%
Hispanic or Latino 2,373 71.40% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,787 69.10% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90232 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 90232 is 8,545, with median earnings of $76,441.00.

Women in 90232 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,545 $76,441.00
Male 4,349 $91,391.00
Female 4,196 $61,937.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90232 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 1,228 $105,825.00
Business and Financial 734 $74,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 408 $94,964.00
Architecture and Engineering 677 $135,248.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 216 $66,875.00
Community and Social Service 88 $83,581.00
Legal 364 $128,833.00
Educational and Library 581 $70,377.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1,098 $84,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 469 $110,650.00
Healthcare Support 206 $25,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 207 $40,292.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 120 $28,036.00
Personal Care and Service 261 $14,982.00
Sales 646 $65,786.00
Office and Administrative Support 801 $58,668.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $41,212.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $43,400.00
Production 180 $34,931.00
Transportation and Material Moving 71 $17,981.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90232 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 90232.

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 687 $147,969.00 541 $92,875.00
Business and Financial 404 $72,105.00 330 $76,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 128 $95,200.00 280 $94,927.00
Architecture and Engineering 540 $135,970.00 137 $51,115.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $150,313.00 128 $17,192.00
Community and Social Service 19 $29,583.00 69 $83,682.00
Legal 214 $128,167.00 150 $133,750.00
Educational and Library 272 $59,779.00 309 $70,496.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 535 $93,875.00 563 $62,542.00
Healthcare Practitioners 195 $155,529.00 274 $78,333.00
Healthcare Support 23 $0.00 183 $24,926.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 9 $0.00 18 $0.00
Law Enforcement 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 140 $42,083.00 67 $5,580.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $0.00 76 $9,659.00
Personal Care and Service 90 $29,333.00 171 $14,595.00
Sales 351 $81,339.00 295 $25,729.00
Office and Administrative Support 359 $79,958.00 442 $45,556.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 78 $41,212.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 36 $43,400.00 0 $0.00
Production 52 $76,667.00 128 $34,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $15,417.00 10 $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 7,101 households in 90232, 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 3,290 families living in the 90232 zip code with an average family size of 3.03 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 90232:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,773 176 341 3,811
Average Household Size 3.12 2.64 2.94 1.35
Total Families 2,773 176 341 0
Average Household Size 3.11 2.23 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 3,290 families living in 90232, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90232:

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 7,743 housing units in 90232.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,101 91.71%
Vacant 642 8.29%

54.46% of the total 7,743 housing units in 90232 are rental units. This is approximately 4,217 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,872 are occupied by the owner - or 37.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90232 is $2,245.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90232 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
    12
  • Less than $500
    29
  • $500 to $999
    181
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    378
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,035
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    992
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    689
  • $3,000 or more
    913

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90232 is $1,219,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90232 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    19
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    90
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    41
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    81
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    525
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,116

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90232. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90232 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,544
  • 1940 to 1949
    969
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,411
  • 1960 to 1969
    798
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,415
  • 1980 to 1989
    478
  • 1990 to 1999
    255
  • 2000 to 2009
    324
  • 2010 to 2013
    525
  • 2014 or later
    24

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 90232 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    647
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,708
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,886
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    860

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90232 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90232 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90232.

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
    136
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    355
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    526
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,029
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,207
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    488
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,470
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    329
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    309
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    658
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    217
  • 90 or more minutes
    173

Summary

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