90660 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90660, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90660 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Whittier, with a total population of 62,383 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 90660 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90660.

The estimated population of people living in 90660 is 62,383, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90660 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
62,383
 -0.2% -2.06%
2020
62,507
 -0.78% -
2019
63,001
 -0.6% -
2018
63,380
 -0.49% -
2017
63,694
 - -

Population of 90660 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90660 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
4.7%
5.9%
 -20.34%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.7%
 +28.57%
Native
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Hispanic
89.9%
89.5%
 +0.45%
Asian
3.9%
3%
 +30.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90660 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 90660 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90660 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90660 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 +1.04% 38.6 +1.31% 39.3 +0.26%
2020 38.6 +4.04% 38.1 +2.97% 39.2 +5.38%
2019 37.1 +1.37% 37 +2.78% 37.2 0%
2018 36.6 +0.83% 36 +3.45% 37.2 -0.53%
2017 36.3 - 34.8 - 37.4 -

The median age of the 90660 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 90660 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 3,985 -24.3% 4,032 -26.39% 3,078 3,036
10 to 19 4,312 -4.05% 4,233 +7.27% 4,127 4,494
20 to 29 5,083 -11.59% 4,972 0.12% 4,516 4,964
30 to 39 3,904 +4.33% 4,247 -9.25% 4,043 3,863
40 to 49 4,321 +2.77% 4,435 -3.75% 4,426 4,265
50 to 59 4,210 +4.62% 3,611 +12.53% 4,402 4,073
60 to 69 2,800 +10.62% 3,332 -4.93% 3,108 3,162
70+ 2,310 +15.25% 3,907 +6.69% 2,665 4,161

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90660 zip code is $78,056.00.

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 90660.

  • Under 25
    $49,900.00
  • 25 to 44
    $86,228.00
  • 45 to 64
    $91,789.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,816.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90660 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 90660, 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 90660 is currently $93,869.00.

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.

9.48% of households in 90660 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 90660 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.15%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.49%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90660 is $27,225.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90660 by the total population of 90660.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90660 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90660 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
    5.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.54%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.89%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10.08%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90660 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90660 zip over the age of 16 is 51,112.

Of those people, a total of 62.00% 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 90660 is 58.90%.

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 90660 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,464 21.20% 7.50%
20 to 24 years 4,896 72.80% 7.10%
25 to 29 years 4,584 81.40% 6.10%
30 to 34 years 3,733 86.50% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 8,457 84.00% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 8,450 81.80% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 4,432 73.90% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 3,369 56.80% 4.10%
65 to 74 years 5,067 20.50% 3.00%
75 years and over 4,660 4.10% 6.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90660. 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 18,787 62.40% 5.10%
Black or African American 494 70.90% 6.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 901 82.60% 15.70%
Asian 2,121 60.50% 4.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 59 89.80% 0.00%
Other 23,142 59.40% 2.80%
Two or more races 5,608 67.70% 10.90%
Hispanic or Latino 45,649 62.80% 4.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,758 49.70% 7.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90660 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 90660 is 30,102, with median earnings of $37,774.00.

Women in 90660 are earning approximately 71.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 30,102 $37,774.00
Male 16,323 $42,886.00
Female 13,779 $30,509.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90660 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 2,101 $60,037.00
Business and Financial 1,065 $59,906.00
Computer and Mathematical 520 $81,765.00
Architecture and Engineering 245 $53,897.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 97 $71,125.00
Community and Social Service 417 $50,240.00
Legal 180 $80,743.00
Educational and Library 1,411 $42,795.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 755 $43,386.00
Healthcare Practitioners 895 $57,877.00
Healthcare Support 1,268 $25,779.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 312 $34,000.00
Law Enforcement 145 $100,363.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,683 $19,928.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 1,195 $26,887.00
Personal Care and Service 693 $17,781.00
Sales 2,956 $25,947.00
Office and Administrative Support 4,825 $38,993.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 142 $31,389.00
Construction and Extraction 1,913 $50,934.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 886 $45,745.00
Production 2,690 $33,548.00
Transportation and Material Moving 2,024 $41,054.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90660 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 90660.

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 1,207 $72,279.00 894 $51,339.00
Business and Financial 484 $62,188.00 581 $50,893.00
Computer and Mathematical 329 $92,171.00 191 $80,723.00
Architecture and Engineering 204 $53,676.00 41 $105,662.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 57 $71,292.00 40 $42,273.00
Community and Social Service 135 $43,984.00 282 $50,865.00
Legal 110 $205,045.00 70 $4,318.00
Educational and Library 412 $54,510.00 999 $31,581.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 526 $52,262.00 229 $33,854.00
Healthcare Practitioners 237 $69,583.00 658 $53,846.00
Healthcare Support 199 $27,270.00 1,069 $25,388.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 206 $36,607.00 106 $10,813.00
Law Enforcement 77 $109,583.00 68 $66,100.00
Food Preparation and Serving 696 $25,208.00 987 $18,552.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 713 $30,925.00 482 $17,652.00
Personal Care and Service 151 $18,583.00 542 $17,283.00
Sales 1,248 $42,938.00 1,708 $17,937.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,284 $42,927.00 3,541 $37,919.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 120 $32,714.00 22 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,864 $51,263.00 49 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 853 $46,356.00 33 $0.00
Production 2,009 $38,098.00 681 $25,840.00
Transportation and Material Moving 1,894 $41,429.00 130 $20,192.00

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 16,996 households in 90660, with an average household size of 3.65 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 13,535 families living in the 90660 zip code with an average family size of 4.08 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 90660:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 9,093 1,475 2,967 3,461
Average Household Size 4.3 4.25 4.1 1.27
Total Families 9,093 1,475 2,967 0
Average Household Size 4.22 3.8 3.76 0

Poverty

Of the 13,535 families living in 90660, 8.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90660:

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 17,388 housing units in 90660.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,996 97.75%
Vacant 392 2.25%

28.76% of the total 17,388 housing units in 90660 are rental units. This is approximately 5,000 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,760 are occupied by the owner - or 67.63% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90660 is $1,569.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90660 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
    236
  • Less than $500
    502
  • $500 to $999
    565
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,188
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,787
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    709
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    156
  • $3,000 or more
    93

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90660 is $490,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90660 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    168
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    200
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    43
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    239
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    5,652
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5,215
  • $1,000,000 or more
    232

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90660. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90660 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    881
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,378
  • 1950 to 1959
    8,210
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,340
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,184
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,085
  • 1990 to 1999
    754
  • 2000 to 2009
    499
  • 2010 to 2013
    57
  • 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 90660 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,178
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,344
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,440
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    7,034

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90660 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90660 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90660.

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
    186
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,571
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,900
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,682
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,730
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,536
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    5,300
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    821
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,330
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,992
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,031
  • 90 or more minutes
    761

Summary

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