90280 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90280, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90280 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Compton CCD and South Gate-East Los Angeles, with a total population of 93,207 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 90280 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90280.

The estimated population of people living in 90280 is 93,207, with a median age of 33.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90280 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
93,207
 -1.79% -2.32%
2020
94,905
+0.28%
-
2019
94,642
 -0.48% -
2018
95,103
 -0.33% -
2017
95,420
 - -

Population of 90280 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90280 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
2.8%
3.2%
 -12.50%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
95.3%
95.2%
 +0.11%
Asian
0.8%
0.6%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90280 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 90280 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90280 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90280 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.3 +3.1% 32.8 +4.13% 33.8 +2.11%
2020 32.3 +1.25% 31.5 +0.32% 33.1 +1.85%
2019 31.9 +0.95% 31.4 +0.32% 32.5 +1.56%
2018 31.6 0% 31.3 +1.29% 32 -1.23%
2017 31.6 - 30.9 - 32.4 -

The median age of the 90280 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 90280 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 6,974 -8.98% 6,902 -24.68% 6,343 5,330
10 to 19 7,392 +2.47% 7,760 -1.65% 7,553 7,630
20 to 29 8,176 -12.08% 8,113 -0.91% 7,206 8,019
30 to 39 6,851 -3.34% 6,974 -12.23% 6,603 6,156
40 to 49 6,353 +9.8% 5,916 +5.9% 6,976 6,262
50 to 59 5,062 -0.55% 5,648 -6.61% 5,029 5,261
60 to 69 3,638 +11.86% 4,040 +11.66% 4,089 4,505
70+ 2,249 +13.38% 3,372 +9.21% 2,562 3,683

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90280 zip code is $59,713.00.

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 90280.

  • Under 25
    $58,323.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,471.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,549.00
  • 65 and over
    $43,119.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90280 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 90280, 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 90280 is currently $73,252.00.

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.

3.35% of households in 90280 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 90280 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.93%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    22.51%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.03%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.69%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90280 is $20,296.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90280 by the total population of 90280.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90280 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90280 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
    3.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.18%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.14%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90280 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90280 zip over the age of 16 is 72,123.

Of those people, a total of 65.20% 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 90280 is 59.50%.

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 90280 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 5,772 27.50% 31.40%
20 to 24 years 7,221 74.50% 12.40%
25 to 29 years 8,004 83.90% 11.30%
30 to 34 years 6,613 84.00% 8.50%
35 to 44 years 12,486 83.40% 5.50%
45 to 54 years 12,162 80.20% 5.20%
55 to 59 years 5,026 68.00% 6.40%
60 to 64 years 4,633 55.10% 6.30%
65 to 74 years 6,676 22.90% 7.20%
75 years and over 3,530 4.40% 38.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90280. 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 32,012 64.10% 8.70%
Black or African American 553 59.10% 22.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,056 77.70% 12.10%
Asian 672 47.20% 3.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 119 78.20% 29.00%
Other 26,615 64.90% 9.10%
Two or more races 11,096 69.40% 6.20%
Hispanic or Latino 68,273 66.20% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,362 42.20% 5.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90280 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 90280 is 42,948, with median earnings of $31,022.00.

Women in 90280 are earning approximately 77.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 42,948 $31,022.00
Male 24,396 $33,817.00
Female 18,552 $26,043.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90280 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 2,177 $54,440.00
Business and Financial 1,281 $50,845.00
Computer and Mathematical 325 $64,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 178 $54,167.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 38 $64,500.00
Community and Social Service 637 $41,766.00
Legal 134 $53,125.00
Educational and Library 1,736 $30,154.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 350 $23,583.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,211 $48,151.00
Healthcare Support 2,011 $21,623.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 885 $27,482.00
Law Enforcement 203 $71,797.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,424 $21,787.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 2,094 $22,887.00
Personal Care and Service 789 $13,291.00
Sales 4,476 $25,828.00
Office and Administrative Support 5,770 $33,589.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 211 $20,559.00
Construction and Extraction 3,130 $32,981.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,207 $47,549.00
Production 4,793 $30,085.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3,414 $37,228.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90280 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 90280.

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 1,019 $61,181.00 1,158 $52,907.00
Business and Financial 554 $51,435.00 727 $44,676.00
Computer and Mathematical 274 $63,333.00 51 $73,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 173 $53,869.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 31 $63,625.00 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 193 $27,481.00 444 $45,096.00
Legal 37 $85,573.00 97 $52,552.00
Educational and Library 573 $29,906.00 1,163 $30,226.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 220 $33,485.00 130 $22,045.00
Healthcare Practitioners 236 $52,857.00 975 $47,891.00
Healthcare Support 374 $11,827.00 1,637 $22,127.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 725 $30,280.00 160 $24,744.00
Law Enforcement 162 $50,833.00 41 $72,109.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,145 $25,733.00 1,279 $20,031.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,230 $27,033.00 864 $17,663.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $38,092.00 744 $12,500.00
Sales 2,136 $32,018.00 2,340 $21,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,949 $37,331.00 3,821 $32,091.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 60 $26,369.00 151 $19,328.00
Construction and Extraction 3,107 $33,257.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,175 $47,864.00 32 $0.00
Production 3,499 $32,131.00 1,294 $24,481.00
Transportation and Material Moving 3,058 $39,113.00 356 $25,517.00

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 23,824 households in 90280, with an average household size of 3.91 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 19,981 families living in the 90280 zip code with an average family size of 4.18 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 90280:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 12,128 3,051 4,802 3,843
Average Household Size 4.43 4.3 4.4 1.35
Total Families 12,128 3,051 4,802 0
Average Household Size 4.37 3.69 4.03 0

Poverty

Of the 19,981 families living in 90280, 12.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90280:

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 24,316 housing units in 90280.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 23,824 97.98%
Vacant 492 2.02%

52.44% of the total 24,316 housing units in 90280 are rental units. This is approximately 12,752 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,717 are occupied by the owner - or 44.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90280 is $1,278.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90280 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
    355
  • Less than $500
    340
  • $500 to $999
    2,165
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    6,647
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,442
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    946
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    153
  • $3,000 or more
    59

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90280 is $470,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90280 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    158
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    170
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    44
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    76
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    325
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,750
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,904
  • $1,000,000 or more
    290

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90280. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90280 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    5,168
  • 1940 to 1949
    6,680
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,985
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,449
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,432
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,356
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,121
  • 2000 to 2009
    604
  • 2010 to 2013
    521
  • 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 90280 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,821
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,366
  • 2 vehicles available
    7,348
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    8,289

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90280 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90280 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90280.

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
    427
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,655
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,954
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    4,950
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    5,084
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    3,100
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    8,508
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    1,187
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    2,973
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,231
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    4,197
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,290

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 90280 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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