90293 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90293, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90293 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Los Angeles, with a total population of 12,812 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 90293 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90293.

The estimated population of people living in 90293 is 12,812, with a median age of 41.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90293 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,812
 -0.8% +0.39%
2020
12,915
+1.47%
-
2019
12,728
+0.27%
-
2018
12,694
 -0.53% -
2017
12,762
 - -

Population of 90293 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90293 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
64.5%
62.8%
 +2.71%
Black/African American
4.2%
5%
 -16.00%
Native
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Hispanic
16.4%
13.4%
 +22.39%
Asian
10.1%
12.4%
 -18.55%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
5.5%
 -27.27%
Other
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90293 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 90293 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90293 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90293 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41 -0.49% 36.6 -2.66% 44.1 +0.92%
2020 41.2 +8.71% 37.6 +1.35% 43.7 +12.63%
2019 37.9 -1.81% 37.1 -2.11% 38.8 0%
2018 38.6 +0.26% 37.9 +1.07% 38.8 -3.96%
2017 38.5 - 37.5 - 40.4 -

The median age of the 90293 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 90293 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 9 387 +52.75% 268 1.12% 561 233
10 to 19 287 +62.93% 285 -43.52% 486 153
20 to 29 1,022 +19.57% 1,123 -23.47% 1,232 875
30 to 39 1,672 -0.13% 1,518 -32.86% 1,619 1,055
40 to 49 955 -2.41% 725 +35.05% 929 1,008
50 to 59 712 -63.8% 977 -13.42% 348 834
60 to 69 741 +36.99% 927 +10.54% 1,030 1,009
70+ 505 +37.14% 658 +12.36% 699 741

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90293 zip code is $110,884.00.

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 90293.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $115,523.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,134.00
  • 65 and over
    $108,600.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90293 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 90293, 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 90293 is currently $152,702.00.

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.

23.97% of households in 90293 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 90293 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.41%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    8.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.73%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    23.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90293 is $80,412.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90293 by the total population of 90293.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90293 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90293 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
    25.10%
  • Bachelor's degree
    59.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90293 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90293 zip over the age of 16 is 11,551.

Of those people, a total of 72.80% 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 90293 is 67.10%.

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 90293 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 172 20.90% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 548 71.20% 23.80%
25 to 29 years 1,559 74.20% 8.60%
30 to 34 years 1,487 95.00% 3.50%
35 to 44 years 2,340 92.60% 7.80%
45 to 54 years 1,421 92.50% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 545 78.00% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 926 62.10% 8.70%
65 to 74 years 1,710 47.90% 20.30%
75 years and over 843 13.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90293. 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 8,783 70.90% 8.50%
Black or African American 436 84.20% 10.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 55 69.10% 0.00%
Asian 1,294 73.10% 5.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 380 73.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 603 92.00% 8.80%
Hispanic or Latino 1,745 73.60% 0.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,720 71.00% 9.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90293 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 90293 is 7,745, with median earnings of $77,536.00.

Women in 90293 are earning approximately 83.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,745 $77,536.00
Male 3,937 $84,250.00
Female 3,808 $70,714.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90293 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 1,729 $84,824.00
Business and Financial 852 $92,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 372 $112,143.00
Architecture and Engineering 303 $107,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 94 $30,625.00
Community and Social Service 220 $58,571.00
Legal 172 $213,095.00
Educational and Library 514 $90,112.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 817 $54,323.00
Healthcare Practitioners 496 $138,929.00
Healthcare Support 165 $20,497.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $71,161.00
Law Enforcement 43 $217,557.00
Food Preparation and Serving 223 $106,172.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 155 $21,830.00
Sales 737 $63,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 522 $51,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 58 $34,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 7 $0.00
Production 53 $5,417.00
Transportation and Material Moving 61 $21,964.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90293 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 90293.

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 993 $83,009.00 736 $89,271.00
Business and Financial 432 $101,172.00 420 $81,154.00
Computer and Mathematical 265 $155,982.00 107 $64,861.00
Architecture and Engineering 255 $99,861.00 48 $142,500.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 32 $95,278.00 62 $14,079.00
Community and Social Service 94 $44,556.00 126 $73,750.00
Legal 89 $212,656.00 83 $213,365.00
Educational and Library 124 $130,000.00 390 $57,424.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 446 $54,028.00 371 $54,652.00
Healthcare Practitioners 144 $250,001.00 352 $126,667.00
Healthcare Support 40 $0.00 125 $17,173.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $0.00 13 $0.00
Law Enforcement 28 $147,813.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 133 $223,067.00 90 $105,156.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $26,136.00 55 $20,938.00
Sales 426 $98,750.00 311 $55,123.00
Office and Administrative Support 57 $37,411.00 465 $58,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 58 $34,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 28 $0.00 25 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $158,125.00 14 $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 6,625 households in 90293, with an average household size of 1.92 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 2,601 families living in the 90293 zip code with an average family size of 2.74 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 90293:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,123 192 286 4,024
Average Household Size 2.78 2.69 2.84 1.37
Total Families 2,123 192 286 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.56 2.64 0

Poverty

Of the 2,601 families living in 90293, 1.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90293:

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 7,033 housing units in 90293.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,625 94.20%
Vacant 408 5.80%

49.81% of the total 7,033 housing units in 90293 are rental units. This is approximately 3,503 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,082 are occupied by the owner - or 43.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90293 is $2,380.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90293 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
    40
  • Less than $500
    9
  • $500 to $999
    100
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    127
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    785
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    961
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    565
  • $3,000 or more
    956

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90293 is $899,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90293 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    15
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    53
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    388
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,276
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,350

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90293. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90293 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    127
  • 1940 to 1949
    173
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,068
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,391
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,936
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,515
  • 1990 to 1999
    344
  • 2000 to 2009
    443
  • 2010 to 2013
    36
  • 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 90293 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    102
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,212
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,800
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    511

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90293 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90293 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90293.

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
    7
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    193
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    616
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,031
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    448
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    243
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    892
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    339
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    564
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    841
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    645
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 90293 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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