90740 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90740, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90740 is a zip code in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California, which covers Long Beach-Lakewood CCD, Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove CCD, and North Coast, with a total population of 24,721 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 90740 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90740.

The estimated population of people living in 90740 is 24,721, with a median age of 59.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90740 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
24,721
+1.78%
+1.14%
2020
24,288
 -0.08% -
2019
24,307
 -0.76% -
2018
24,494
+0.21%
-
2017
24,443
 - -

Population of 90740 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90740 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
69.6%
72.5%
 -4.00%
Black/African American
2.1%
1.4%
 +50.00%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
11.9%
12.3%
 -3.25%
Asian
12.4%
10%
 +24.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
3.3%
 +3.03%
Other
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90740 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 90740 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90740 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90740 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 59.4 +0.51% 55.6 +1.65% 63.5 +0.47%
2020 59.1 +1.37% 54.7 +0.18% 63.2 +3.78%
2019 58.3 0% 54.6 +0.92% 60.9 +0.5%
2018 58.3 +0.34% 54.1 +0.93% 60.6 +0.33%
2017 58.1 - 53.6 - 60.4 -

The median age of the 90740 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 90740 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 1,092 -19.73% 669 +14.36% 887 759
10 to 19 701 +45.25% 686 +37.38% 1,063 952
20 to 29 1,040 -39.51% 1,058 -23.53% 683 822
30 to 39 937 +19.14% 1,024 -3.5% 1,126 986
40 to 49 1,346 -27.55% 1,125 +7.82% 1,008 1,211
50 to 59 1,523 +3.61% 1,923 -21.04% 1,577 1,545
60 to 69 1,922 -14.98% 2,023 +6.27% 1,645 2,148
70+ 2,776 +9.47% 4,598 +14.05% 3,042 5,267

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90740 zip code is $75,019.00.

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 90740.

  • Under 25
    $46,331.00
  • 25 to 44
    $128,566.00
  • 45 to 64
    $126,744.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,090.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90740 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 90740, 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 90740 is currently $115,747.00.

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.

16.66% of households in 90740 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 90740 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.46%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90740 is $61,141.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90740 by the total population of 90740.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90740 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90740 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
    20.93%
  • Bachelor's degree
    46.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.43%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.63%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.19%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90740 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90740 zip over the age of 16 is 21,772.

Of those people, a total of 45.90% 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 90740 is 43.40%.

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 90740 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 712 28.70% 4.60%
20 to 24 years 495 74.50% 13.50%
25 to 29 years 1,010 88.60% 3.70%
30 to 34 years 941 68.80% 0.20%
35 to 44 years 2,183 83.50% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 2,576 91.50% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 1,753 70.20% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 1,718 63.70% 2.20%
65 to 74 years 4,910 23.20% 6.30%
75 years and over 5,474 4.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90740. 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 16,801 45.50% 3.10%
Black or African American 432 67.10% 5.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 95 74.70% 32.40%
Asian 2,829 39.60% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 68 66.20% 26.70%
Other 426 48.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,121 55.10% 6.30%
Hispanic or Latino 2,330 54.40% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,534 45.00% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90740 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 90740 is 9,446, with median earnings of $70,876.00.

Women in 90740 are earning approximately 56.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,446 $70,876.00
Male 4,902 $97,903.00
Female 4,544 $55,536.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90740 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 1,268 $140,043.00
Business and Financial 867 $96,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 228 $101,000.00
Architecture and Engineering 375 $120,469.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $52,417.00
Community and Social Service 223 $65,650.00
Legal 374 $121,042.00
Educational and Library 872 $50,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 228 $45,714.00
Healthcare Practitioners 806 $84,851.00
Healthcare Support 114 $14,464.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 166 $56,957.00
Law Enforcement 145 $112,176.00
Food Preparation and Serving 325 $20,972.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 74 $37,011.00
Personal Care and Service 193 $21,875.00
Sales 1,109 $69,960.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,051 $42,596.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 221 $65,341.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 271 $44,324.00
Production 129 $71,563.00
Transportation and Material Moving 216 $56,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90740 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 90740.

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 791 $157,575.00 477 $105,188.00
Business and Financial 474 $112,409.00 393 $64,136.00
Computer and Mathematical 169 $88,792.00 59 $129,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 344 $115,000.00 31 $130,536.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $47,379.00 32 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $68,750.00 177 $65,650.00
Legal 206 $159,773.00 168 $82,419.00
Educational and Library 177 $100,464.00 695 $41,861.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 123 $43,625.00 105 $46,696.00
Healthcare Practitioners 354 $83,542.00 452 $87,941.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 87 $23,272.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $57,391.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 100 $112,130.00 45 $112,554.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $31,688.00 234 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $0.00 46 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $21,429.00 153 $22,083.00
Sales 670 $73,889.00 439 $68,854.00
Office and Administrative Support 249 $61,179.00 802 $40,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 200 $105,040.00 21 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 261 $44,119.00 10 $0.00
Production 101 $71,920.00 28 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 144 $50,000.00 72 $56,250.00

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 12,836 households in 90740, with an average household size of 1.91 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 5,996 families living in the 90740 zip code with an average family size of 2.78 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 90740:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,933 365 698 6,840
Average Household Size 2.76 3.53 2.7 1.12
Total Families 4,933 365 698 0
Average Household Size 2.75 3.46 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 5,996 families living in 90740, 5.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90740:

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 14,096 housing units in 90740.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,836 91.06%
Vacant 1,260 8.94%

20.32% of the total 14,096 housing units in 90740 are rental units. This is approximately 2,865 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,829 are occupied by the owner - or 69.73% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90740 is $2,152.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90740 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
    142
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    183
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    319
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    626
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,003
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    346
  • $3,000 or more
    388

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90740 is $442,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90740 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    160
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    65
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    439
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    967
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,846
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,853
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,020
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,479

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90740. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90740 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    281
  • 1940 to 1949
    401
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,668
  • 1960 to 1969
    8,070
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,833
  • 1980 to 1989
    726
  • 1990 to 1999
    284
  • 2000 to 2009
    641
  • 2010 to 2013
    192
  • 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 90740 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,111
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,987
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,741
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,997

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90740 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90740 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90740.

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
    205
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    556
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    670
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,010
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    885
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    460
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,358
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    371
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    423
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,190
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    433
  • 90 or more minutes
    358

Summary

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