90638 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90638, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90638 is a zip code in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California, which covers Whittier CCD and Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove, with a total population of 46,335 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 90638 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90638.

The estimated population of people living in 90638 is 46,335, with a median age of 43.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90638 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
46,335
 -4.86% -6.95%
2020
48,704
 -1.06% -
2019
49,227
 -0.32% -
2018
49,383
 -0.83% -
2017
49,797
 - -

Population of 90638 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90638 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
28.8%
33.3%
 -13.51%
Black/African American
1.4%
2.1%
 -33.33%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
45.4%
41.8%
 +8.61%
Asian
21.3%
19%
 +12.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
3.2%
 -15.63%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90638 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 90638 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90638 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90638 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.2 +3.85% 40.7 +3.83% 45.3 +4.62%
2020 41.6 +5.05% 39.2 +3.43% 43.3 +5.35%
2019 39.6 +1.28% 37.9 +1.88% 41.1 +0.98%
2018 39.1 +0.77% 37.2 +1.36% 40.7 +0.25%
2017 38.8 - 36.7 - 40.6 -

The median age of the 90638 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 90638 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 2,893 -10.42% 2,458 -24.33% 2,560 1,906
10 to 19 3,189 -6.21% 3,226 -9.33% 2,935 2,881
20 to 29 4,142 -29.58% 3,873 -24.56% 2,980 2,987
30 to 39 2,903 -4.5% 2,826 -16.1% 2,748 2,390
40 to 49 3,205 -6.19% 3,004 -0.93% 2,999 2,959
50 to 59 3,414 -14.97% 3,603 -11.11% 2,925 3,210
60 to 69 2,567 +21.04% 2,845 +19.51% 3,131 3,436
70+ 2,221 +18.89% 3,428 +5.71% 2,665 3,623

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90638 zip code is $97,838.00.

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 90638.

  • Under 25
    $62,762.00
  • 25 to 44
    $116,664.00
  • 45 to 64
    $118,053.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,475.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90638 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 90638, 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 90638 is currently $114,748.00.

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.

14.54% of households in 90638 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 90638 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.59%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    10.59%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.33%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90638 is $38,028.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90638 by the total population of 90638.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90638 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90638 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
    14.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.35%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90638 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90638 zip over the age of 16 is 38,513.

Of those people, a total of 63.90% 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 90638 is 60.40%.

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 90638 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,460 30.10% 15.50%
20 to 24 years 3,379 78.20% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 2,588 86.00% 3.20%
30 to 34 years 2,432 90.30% 7.20%
35 to 44 years 5,477 88.50% 7.70%
45 to 54 years 6,188 89.20% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 3,134 77.60% 1.90%
60 to 64 years 3,628 63.80% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 5,129 26.00% 1.90%
75 years and over 4,098 8.60% 13.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90638. 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 18,200 61.40% 4.40%
Black or African American 531 60.60% 15.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 263 66.20% 0.00%
Asian 8,637 68.10% 7.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 14 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7,246 66.20% 6.40%
Two or more races 3,622 62.50% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 16,526 66.80% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,044 57.40% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90638 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 90638 is 23,247, with median earnings of $50,125.00.

Women in 90638 are earning approximately 74.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 23,247 $50,125.00
Male 11,969 $54,257.00
Female 11,278 $40,602.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90638 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 3,076 $86,957.00
Business and Financial 1,416 $68,482.00
Computer and Mathematical 533 $64,542.00
Architecture and Engineering 581 $93,304.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 164 $68,317.00
Community and Social Service 542 $54,889.00
Legal 284 $80,741.00
Educational and Library 1,942 $54,597.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 410 $44,783.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,281 $77,686.00
Healthcare Support 686 $33,621.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 278 $81,250.00
Law Enforcement 274 $127,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 745 $19,740.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 405 $28,563.00
Personal Care and Service 412 $21,300.00
Sales 2,899 $38,974.00
Office and Administrative Support 3,147 $38,704.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $24,375.00
Construction and Extraction 883 $53,828.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 538 $65,735.00
Production 1,120 $39,286.00
Transportation and Material Moving 814 $27,813.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90638 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 90638.

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 1,671 $102,344.00 1,405 $65,023.00
Business and Financial 643 $85,234.00 773 $58,924.00
Computer and Mathematical 448 $63,000.00 85 $77,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 550 $92,415.00 31 $115,739.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $69,087.00 90 $65,147.00
Community and Social Service 213 $51,696.00 329 $62,292.00
Legal 67 $132,266.00 217 $65,469.00
Educational and Library 600 $81,014.00 1,342 $29,048.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 251 $39,028.00 159 $54,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 403 $64,803.00 878 $78,777.00
Healthcare Support 149 $43,103.00 537 $30,599.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 220 $105,086.00 58 $16,111.00
Law Enforcement 226 $153,958.00 48 $88,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 329 $13,678.00 416 $24,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 263 $40,568.00 142 $11,146.00
Personal Care and Service 83 $14,121.00 329 $22,050.00
Sales 1,562 $51,223.00 1,337 $21,069.00
Office and Administrative Support 774 $41,411.00 2,373 $37,885.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 859 $56,607.00 24 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 497 $66,238.00 41 $0.00
Production 801 $45,237.00 319 $20,990.00
Transportation and Material Moving 765 $28,984.00 49 $11,719.00

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 14,803 households in 90638, with an average household size of 3.08 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 11,842 families living in the 90638 zip code with an average family size of 3.47 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 90638:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,903 874 2,065 2,961
Average Household Size 3.62 3.81 3.25 1.16
Total Families 8,903 874 2,065 0
Average Household Size 3.57 3.33 3.07 0

Poverty

Of the 11,842 families living in 90638, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90638:

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 15,124 housing units in 90638.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,803 97.88%
Vacant 321 2.12%

20.68% of the total 15,124 housing units in 90638 are rental units. This is approximately 3,128 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,433 are occupied by the owner - or 75.60% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90638 is $1,796.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90638 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
    242
  • Less than $500
    274
  • $500 to $999
    281
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    756
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    428
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    395
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    687
  • $3,000 or more
    307

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90638 is $630,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90638 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    85
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    90
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    32
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    203
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,638
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    8,898
  • $1,000,000 or more
    466

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90638. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90638 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    164
  • 1940 to 1949
    414
  • 1950 to 1959
    7,366
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,429
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,829
  • 1980 to 1989
    918
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,462
  • 2000 to 2009
    442
  • 2010 to 2013
    92
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 90638 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    643
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,956
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,520
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    5,684

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90638 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90638 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90638.

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
    244
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    944
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,630
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,170
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,675
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    982
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,278
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    759
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,110
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3,140
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,130
  • 90 or more minutes
    652

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 90638 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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