90270 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90270, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90270 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers South Gate-East Los Angeles, with a total population of 25,415 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 90270 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90270.

The estimated population of people living in 90270 is 25,415, with a median age of 31.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90270 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,415
 -6.31% -7.91%
2020
27,127
 -0.59% -
2019
27,287
 -0.61% -
2018
27,454
 -0.52% -
2017
27,597
 - -

Population of 90270 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90270 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
0.7%
1.5%
 -53.33%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
97.4%
97.7%
 -0.31%
Asian
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0.9%
0.1%
 +800.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90270 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 90270 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90270 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90270 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.3 -0.95% 31.1 -0.96% 31.7 -0.94%
2020 31.6 +4.98% 31.4 +2.95% 32 +7.74%
2019 30.1 +1.35% 30.5 +1.33% 29.7 +1.37%
2018 29.7 +2.41% 30.1 +3.79% 29.3 +1.03%
2017 29 - 29 - 29 -

The median age of the 90270 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 90270 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 2,796 -39.35% 2,580 -27.3% 1,844 1,942
10 to 19 2,108 +10.41% 1,879 0.8% 2,334 1,872
20 to 29 2,314 -8.97% 2,637 -22.34% 2,096 2,065
30 to 39 2,260 -20.2% 1,936 -7.75% 1,810 1,780
40 to 49 1,839 +1.5% 1,650 +1.39% 1,864 1,662
50 to 59 1,298 +23.94% 1,379 -5.76% 1,624 1,289
60 to 69 759 +2.74% 857 +8.32% 777 924
70+ 538 +34.36% 767 +14.15% 708 824

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90270 zip code is $54,631.00.

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 90270.

  • Under 25
    $105,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,327.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,427.00
  • 65 and over
    $37,833.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90270 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 90270, 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 90270 is currently $66,275.00.

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.

1.90% of households in 90270 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 90270 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.87%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.93%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.92%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.90%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90270 is $17,585.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90270 by the total population of 90270.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90270 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90270 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
    3.20%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.08%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.03%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13.53%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90270 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90270 zip over the age of 16 is 18,834.

Of those people, a total of 66.40% 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 90270 is 62.70%.

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 90270 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,411 23.70% 36.20%
20 to 24 years 1,994 79.20% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 2,167 83.60% 5.80%
30 to 34 years 2,030 75.40% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 3,369 78.50% 5.70%
45 to 54 years 3,395 80.10% 4.90%
55 to 59 years 1,235 74.00% 1.50%
60 to 64 years 911 65.40% 2.70%
65 to 74 years 1,491 23.20% 2.00%
75 years and over 831 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90270. 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 8,833 66.80% 6.80%
Black or African American 152 52.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 315 75.90% 0.00%
Asian 164 53.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 5 100.00% 0.00%
Other 6,287 63.50% 4.70%
Two or more races 3,078 71.80% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 18,278 67.00% 5.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 152 40.80% 9.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90270 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 90270 is 11,801, with median earnings of $27,887.00.

Women in 90270 are earning approximately 76.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,801 $27,887.00
Male 7,127 $30,016.00
Female 4,674 $22,933.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90270 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 486 $42,262.00
Business and Financial 219 $54,732.00
Computer and Mathematical 62 $63,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $32,009.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $0.00
Community and Social Service 220 $36,351.00
Legal 27 $0.00
Educational and Library 403 $44,018.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 77 $22,390.00
Healthcare Practitioners 197 $35,602.00
Healthcare Support 451 $16,721.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 197 $28,578.00
Law Enforcement 28 $52,188.00
Food Preparation and Serving 752 $25,518.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 739 $19,824.00
Personal Care and Service 204 $17,045.00
Sales 966 $19,674.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,372 $33,097.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $28,059.00
Construction and Extraction 1,333 $22,610.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 302 $42,333.00
Production 1,810 $30,103.00
Transportation and Material Moving 789 $29,885.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90270 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 90270.

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 333 $43,906.00 153 $36,583.00
Business and Financial 108 $68,125.00 111 $39,688.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $56,250.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $63,854.00 32 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 89 $45,089.00 131 $26,973.00
Legal 13 $0.00 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 152 $61,108.00 251 $21,161.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $40,150.00 16 $21,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 60 $32,083.00 137 $37,125.00
Healthcare Support 89 $25,815.00 362 $16,531.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 107 $17,135.00 90 $28,879.00
Law Enforcement 28 $52,188.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 432 $27,239.00 320 $21,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 310 $26,210.00 429 $16,425.00
Personal Care and Service 47 $44,107.00 157 $16,534.00
Sales 307 $30,699.00 659 $16,466.00
Office and Administrative Support 515 $33,310.00 857 $32,983.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 45 $0.00 40 $9,286.00
Construction and Extraction 1,314 $22,414.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 288 $42,946.00 14 $0.00
Production 1,262 $30,620.00 548 $28,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 738 $29,875.00 51 $37,566.00

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 6,320 households in 90270, with an average household size of 4 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 5,264 families living in the 90270 zip code with an average family size of 4.34 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 90270:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,248 734 1,282 1,056
Average Household Size 4.64 4.34 4.24 1.53
Total Families 3,248 734 1,282 0
Average Household Size 4.6 3.81 3.97 0

Poverty

Of the 5,264 families living in 90270, 19.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90270:

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 6,417 housing units in 90270.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,320 98.49%
Vacant 97 1.51%

71.15% of the total 6,417 housing units in 90270 are rental units. This is approximately 4,566 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,728 are occupied by the owner - or 26.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90270 is $1,226.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90270 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
    26
  • Less than $500
    79
  • $500 to $999
    856
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,253
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    904
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    346
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    54
  • $3,000 or more
    74

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90270 is $481,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90270 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    33
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    19
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    129
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    734
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    784
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90270. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90270 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,440
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,375
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,517
  • 1960 to 1969
    834
  • 1970 to 1979
    295
  • 1980 to 1989
    447
  • 1990 to 1999
    233
  • 2000 to 2009
    217
  • 2010 to 2013
    59
  • 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 90270 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    638
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,748
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,269
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,665

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90270 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90270 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90270.

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
    49
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    681
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,044
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,332
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,405
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    403
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,558
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    87
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    711
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,116
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,385
  • 90 or more minutes
    298

Summary

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