91006 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91006, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91006 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Upper San Gabriel Valley, with a total population of 32,499 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 91006 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91006.

The estimated population of people living in 91006 is 32,499, with a median age of 43.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91006 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
32,499
 -0.08% -2.11%
2020
32,526
 -1.31% -
2019
32,958
 -0.16% -
2018
33,012
 -0.57% -
2017
33,200
 - -

Population of 91006 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91006 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
19.9%
22.7%
 -12.33%
Black/African American
1.2%
0.9%
 +33.33%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
17.7%
13.5%
 +31.11%
Asian
56.7%
59.3%
 -4.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
3%
 +30.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91006 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 91006 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91006 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91006 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 -0.46% 43.4 +1.4% 42.7 -2.06%
2020 43.2 -2.48% 42.8 +1.42% 43.6 -4.8%
2019 44.3 +1.61% 42.2 +0.96% 45.8 +1.78%
2018 43.6 +0.93% 41.8 -0.24% 45 +1.81%
2017 43.2 - 41.9 - 44.2 -

The median age of the 91006 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 91006 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 1,782 -3.78% 1,320 +36.15% 1,702 1,856
10 to 19 2,337 -6.13% 2,576 -10.45% 2,191 2,316
20 to 29 1,939 -8.9% 1,608 6.8% 1,758 1,584
30 to 39 1,554 +5.31% 2,068 -4.79% 1,630 1,966
40 to 49 2,376 -5.97% 2,741 -18.01% 2,235 2,264
50 to 59 2,449 +4.95% 2,787 -15.45% 2,572 2,366
60 to 69 1,982 -2.05% 2,161 +5.59% 1,920 2,241
70+ 1,484 +23.69% 2,036 0.34% 1,864 2,034

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91006 zip code is $113,817.00.

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 91006.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,938.00
  • 45 to 64
    $150,069.00
  • 65 and over
    $84,920.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91006 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 91006, 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 91006 is currently $153,609.00.

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.

25.81% of households in 91006 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 91006 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.05%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    12.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.94%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.50%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.84%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91006 is $50,749.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91006 by the total population of 91006.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91006 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91006 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
    20.61%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91006 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91006 zip over the age of 16 is 25,942.

Of those people, a total of 61.30% 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 91006 is 58.40%.

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 91006 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,508 11.50% 35.10%
20 to 24 years 1,634 66.20% 22.40%
25 to 29 years 1,708 81.40% 8.20%
30 to 34 years 1,688 84.80% 3.20%
35 to 44 years 4,015 78.60% 3.80%
45 to 54 years 4,651 85.20% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 2,679 80.50% 1.70%
60 to 64 years 1,975 60.10% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 3,765 29.00% 1.40%
75 years and over 2,319 11.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91006. 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 7,757 57.80% 6.00%
Black or African American 328 86.90% 4.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 80 21.30% 0.00%
Asian 14,682 62.50% 4.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 124 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,266 52.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,705 74.40% 4.90%
Hispanic or Latino 4,285 66.80% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,773 52.80% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91006 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 91006 is 15,147, with median earnings of $57,165.00.

Women in 91006 are earning approximately 66.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,147 $57,165.00
Male 8,009 $69,161.00
Female 7,138 $46,058.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91006 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 2,478 $87,400.00
Business and Financial 1,483 $82,205.00
Computer and Mathematical 689 $108,925.00
Architecture and Engineering 476 $82,431.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 412 $78,750.00
Community and Social Service 187 $56,042.00
Legal 109 $84,760.00
Educational and Library 876 $66,172.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 410 $47,857.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,418 $97,315.00
Healthcare Support 587 $17,167.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 72 $88,796.00
Law Enforcement 75 $118,558.00
Food Preparation and Serving 372 $12,717.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 105 $42,163.00
Personal Care and Service 368 $11,908.00
Sales 1,661 $42,257.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,968 $28,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 85 $40,029.00
Construction and Extraction 201 $55,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $91,719.00
Production 414 $45,399.00
Transportation and Material Moving 349 $40,880.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91006 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 91006.

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 1,483 $92,708.00 995 $80,169.00
Business and Financial 705 $70,739.00 778 $86,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 576 $109,167.00 113 $89,861.00
Architecture and Engineering 420 $81,818.00 56 $106,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 257 $129,272.00 155 $22,361.00
Community and Social Service 84 $80,833.00 103 $27,083.00
Legal 81 $161,607.00 28 $0.00
Educational and Library 269 $78,493.00 607 $53,922.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 311 $48,542.00 99 $41,202.00
Healthcare Practitioners 601 $105,095.00 817 $93,472.00
Healthcare Support 171 $16,380.00 416 $25,694.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $0.00 51 $88,935.00
Law Enforcement 75 $118,558.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 195 $17,303.00 177 $2,499.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 95 $43,250.00 10 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 123 $26,250.00 245 $11,599.00
Sales 891 $45,260.00 770 $39,483.00
Office and Administrative Support 602 $25,197.00 1,366 $31,976.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 71 $40,436.00 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 194 $55,917.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 99 $91,719.00 0 $0.00
Production 232 $56,149.00 182 $42,851.00
Transportation and Material Moving 276 $41,674.00 73 $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 10,464 households in 91006, with an average household size of 3.11 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 8,670 families living in the 91006 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 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 91006:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,511 586 1,573 1,794
Average Household Size 3.45 3.38 3.57 1.34
Total Families 6,511 586 1,573 0
Average Household Size 3.41 3.19 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 8,670 families living in 91006, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91006:

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 11,232 housing units in 91006.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,464 93.16%
Vacant 768 6.84%

24.77% of the total 11,232 housing units in 91006 are rental units. This is approximately 2,782 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,499 are occupied by the owner - or 66.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91006 is $1,795.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91006 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
    183
  • Less than $500
    34
  • $500 to $999
    148
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    737
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    799
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    352
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    284
  • $3,000 or more
    428

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91006 is $1,074,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91006 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    73
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    6
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    24
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    25
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    17
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    335
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,821
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4,198

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91006. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91006 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    833
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,617
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,455
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,394
  • 1970 to 1979
    884
  • 1980 to 1989
    788
  • 1990 to 1999
    662
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,104
  • 2010 to 2013
    420
  • 2014 or later
    75

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 91006 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    193
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,197
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,355
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,719

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91006 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91006 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91006.

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
    64
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    667
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,667
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,522
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,956
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    575
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,028
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    375
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    728
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,418
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,203
  • 90 or more minutes
    378

Summary

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