90602 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90602, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90602 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Whittier, with a total population of 25,907 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 90602 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90602.

The estimated population of people living in 90602 is 25,907, with a median age of 34.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90602 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
25,907
+1.89%
-2.17%
2020
25,426
 -0.61% -
2019
25,581
 -1.54% -
2018
25,981
 -1.89% -
2017
26,482
 - -

Population of 90602 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90602 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
18.3%
16.5%
 +10.91%
Black/African American
1.7%
1.4%
 +21.43%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
73.3%
76.5%
 -4.18%
Asian
2.7%
3.8%
 -28.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
0.6%
 +283.33%
Other
1.6%
0.9%
 +77.78%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90602 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 90602 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90602 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90602 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 34.3 +1.78% 33.8 +5.96% 34.7 0%
2020 33.7 +1.81% 31.9 0% 34.7 +1.46%
2019 33.1 +0.91% 31.9 +0.31% 34.2 +1.18%
2018 32.8 +1.23% 31.8 +2.91% 33.8 0%
2017 32.4 - 30.9 - 33.8 -

The median age of the 90602 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 90602 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 1,810 -3.79% 1,933 -7.55% 1,731 1,765
10 to 19 2,183 -2.9% 2,046 -3.5% 2,112 1,973
20 to 29 2,139 -15.38% 2,139 -9.08% 1,807 1,939
30 to 39 1,797 +28.26% 1,934 -8.96% 2,320 1,753
40 to 49 1,727 -2.75% 1,630 +4.09% 1,676 1,677
50 to 59 1,123 +22.23% 1,643 -17.82% 1,388 1,358
60 to 69 1,019 +24.26% 1,414 -25.04% 1,285 1,088
70+ 823 -12.59% 1,122 +19.16% 710 1,325

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90602 zip code is $55,328.00.

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 90602.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,654.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,171.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,852.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90602 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 90602, 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 90602 is currently $76,457.00.

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.

5.78% of households in 90602 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 90602 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.61%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.78%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90602 is $25,094.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90602 by the total population of 90602.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90602 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90602 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
    9.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.95%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.03%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90602 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90602 zip over the age of 16 is 20,011.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% 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 90602 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 90602 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,685 26.00% 19.60%
20 to 24 years 1,902 64.70% 11.10%
25 to 29 years 1,844 83.00% 6.10%
30 to 34 years 1,981 83.80% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 4,019 81.80% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 2,889 81.20% 4.00%
55 to 59 years 1,283 65.40% 10.70%
60 to 64 years 1,292 50.80% 6.90%
65 to 74 years 1,657 31.20% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,459 6.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90602. 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 7,666 62.10% 6.00%
Black or African American 417 54.20% 27.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 188 53.70% 0.00%
Asian 724 55.90% 3.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 9,238 66.60% 4.20%
Two or more races 1,772 53.40% 7.30%
Hispanic or Latino 14,276 65.10% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,195 58.30% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90602 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 90602 is 11,914, with median earnings of $34,777.00.

Women in 90602 are earning approximately 82.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 11,914 $34,777.00
Male 6,848 $38,400.00
Female 5,066 $31,590.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90602 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 1,096 $68,893.00
Business and Financial 441 $54,132.00
Computer and Mathematical 140 $53,810.00
Architecture and Engineering 140 $77,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 77 $43,229.00
Community and Social Service 239 $57,569.00
Legal 93 $54,135.00
Educational and Library 627 $46,797.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 274 $19,773.00
Healthcare Practitioners 301 $41,858.00
Healthcare Support 453 $25,323.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 253 $31,016.00
Law Enforcement 69 $98,558.00
Food Preparation and Serving 510 $12,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 371 $22,101.00
Personal Care and Service 224 $15,938.00
Sales 1,185 $27,117.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,794 $35,962.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 90 $18,125.00
Construction and Extraction 625 $50,230.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 361 $41,776.00
Production 1,176 $31,524.00
Transportation and Material Moving 648 $38,571.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90602 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 90602.

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 613 $83,942.00 483 $58,042.00
Business and Financial 194 $53,889.00 247 $54,213.00
Computer and Mathematical 54 $60,313.00 86 $52,976.00
Architecture and Engineering 137 $90,139.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $86,146.00 42 $28,906.00
Community and Social Service 89 $19,536.00 150 $58,472.00
Legal 50 $49,125.00 43 $92,760.00
Educational and Library 230 $44,917.00 397 $50,461.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 155 $17,321.00 119 $43,073.00
Healthcare Practitioners 138 $43,300.00 163 $39,375.00
Healthcare Support 62 $26,429.00 391 $25,172.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 204 $31,875.00 49 $8,527.00
Law Enforcement 61 $99,327.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 279 $13,508.00 231 $11,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $30,500.00 257 $20,677.00
Personal Care and Service 59 $11,635.00 165 $20,750.00
Sales 571 $32,943.00 614 $20,799.00
Office and Administrative Support 701 $31,995.00 1,093 $38,082.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $18,969.00 43 $13,750.00
Construction and Extraction 603 $50,791.00 22 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 361 $41,776.00 0 $0.00
Production 954 $33,241.00 222 $27,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 516 $39,577.00 132 $15,833.00

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 8,032 households in 90602, with an average household size of 3.07 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 5,514 families living in the 90602 zip code with an average family size of 3.68 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 90602:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,477 742 1,295 2,518
Average Household Size 4.01 3.46 3.68 1.35
Total Families 3,477 742 1,295 0
Average Household Size 3.93 2.97 3.44 0

Poverty

Of the 5,514 families living in 90602, 10.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90602:

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 8,357 housing units in 90602.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,032 96.11%
Vacant 325 3.89%

59.10% of the total 8,357 housing units in 90602 are rental units. This is approximately 4,939 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,025 are occupied by the owner - or 36.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90602 is $1,466.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90602 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
    68
  • Less than $500
    277
  • $500 to $999
    594
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,725
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,773
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    418
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    83
  • $3,000 or more
    69

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90602 is $601,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90602 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    23
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    75
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    780
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,955
  • $1,000,000 or more
    184

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90602. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90602 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,286
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,836
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,693
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,069
  • 1970 to 1979
    750
  • 1980 to 1989
    444
  • 1990 to 1999
    193
  • 2000 to 2009
    57
  • 2010 to 2013
    29
  • 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 90602 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    768
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,504
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,067
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,693

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90602 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90602 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90602.

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
    52
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    583
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    913
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,717
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,444
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    879
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,380
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    629
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    415
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,435
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,139
  • 90 or more minutes
    605

Summary

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