91016 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91016, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91016 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Upper San Gabriel Valley, with a total population of 41,507 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.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 91016 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91016.

The estimated population of people living in 91016 is 41,507, with a median age of 39.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91016 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
41,507
 -0.18% -1.20%
2020
41,582
+1.16%
-
2019
41,105
 -1.36% -
2018
41,671
 -0.81% -
2017
42,013
 - -

Population of 91016 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91016 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
31.6%
36%
 -12.22%
Black/African American
4.7%
4.6%
 +2.17%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
43.9%
42.2%
 +4.03%
Asian
14.3%
13.7%
 +4.38%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
3%
 +33.33%
Other
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91016 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 91016 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91016 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91016 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.6 -0.75% 38.2 0% 41.2 -1.2%
2020 39.9 -1.48% 38.2 -0.52% 41.7 -1.42%
2019 40.5 +1.76% 38.4 +0.52% 42.3 +2.92%
2018 39.8 +1.02% 38.2 -0.52% 41.1 +1.99%
2017 39.4 - 38.4 - 40.3 -

The median age of the 91016 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 91016 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 2,751 -10.17% 2,363 -10.06% 2,479 2,120
10 to 19 2,699 +4.13% 2,298 +2.62% 2,792 2,330
20 to 29 2,575 -13.49% 2,732 -4.21% 2,222 2,613
30 to 39 2,942 +14.52% 3,093 1.57% 3,369 3,086
40 to 49 2,927 -8.91% 3,325 -4.56% 2,652 3,166
50 to 59 3,089 +5.12% 3,080 -1.69% 3,213 3,023
60 to 69 2,159 -2.27% 2,424 +8.03% 2,097 2,615
70+ 1,701 -3.97% 1,855 +13.91% 1,632 2,098

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91016 zip code is $88,285.00.

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 91016.

  • Under 25
    $68,227.00
  • 25 to 44
    $98,063.00
  • 45 to 64
    $98,039.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,888.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91016 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 91016, 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 91016 is currently $111,123.00.

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.

12.97% of households in 91016 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 91016 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.28%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.49%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.79%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.98%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.33%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91016 is $40,561.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91016 by the total population of 91016.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91016 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91016 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
    17.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.99%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.85%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.37%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91016 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91016 zip over the age of 16 is 33,566.

Of those people, a total of 66.50% 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 91016 is 62.80%.

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 91016 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,780 29.40% 36.50%
20 to 24 years 2,154 75.20% 14.20%
25 to 29 years 2,681 78.90% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 3,209 81.60% 2.90%
35 to 44 years 6,283 84.00% 4.20%
45 to 54 years 5,725 85.50% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 3,292 70.80% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 2,681 69.60% 4.80%
65 to 74 years 3,554 24.90% 8.20%
75 years and over 2,207 9.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91016. 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 17,690 66.50% 6.00%
Black or African American 1,731 56.20% 4.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 224 87.10% 0.00%
Asian 5,188 70.60% 4.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 223 73.10% 0.00%
Other 4,608 68.30% 7.00%
Two or more races 3,902 62.30% 4.50%
Hispanic or Latino 13,218 69.90% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,982 63.30% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91016 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 91016 is 21,076, with median earnings of $49,491.00.

Women in 91016 are earning approximately 86.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 21,076 $49,491.00
Male 10,958 $51,857.00
Female 10,118 $44,844.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91016 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 2,686 $85,980.00
Business and Financial 1,036 $74,350.00
Computer and Mathematical 619 $85,286.00
Architecture and Engineering 515 $111,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 238 $95,714.00
Community and Social Service 557 $43,239.00
Legal 247 $91,518.00
Educational and Library 1,637 $61,406.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 838 $90,532.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,220 $67,625.00
Healthcare Support 676 $34,623.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 150 $26,685.00
Law Enforcement 132 $94,844.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,105 $18,026.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 738 $25,811.00
Personal Care and Service 612 $21,116.00
Sales 1,800 $45,811.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,926 $41,356.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,200 $39,167.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 311 $42,589.00
Production 771 $26,280.00
Transportation and Material Moving 604 $42,596.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91016 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 91016.

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 1,465 $98,702.00 1,221 $75,964.00
Business and Financial 344 $58,919.00 692 $80,227.00
Computer and Mathematical 374 $81,071.00 245 $105,144.00
Architecture and Engineering 461 $117,625.00 54 $65,536.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 102 $95,714.00 136 $102,500.00
Community and Social Service 143 $31,250.00 414 $54,135.00
Legal 128 $95,938.00 119 $84,688.00
Educational and Library 563 $86,801.00 1,074 $51,528.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 511 $92,473.00 327 $66,078.00
Healthcare Practitioners 406 $86,600.00 814 $49,531.00
Healthcare Support 138 $33,421.00 538 $35,204.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 104 $41,818.00 46 $0.00
Law Enforcement 100 $94,948.00 32 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 494 $21,649.00 611 $16,305.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 356 $26,460.00 382 $20,645.00
Personal Care and Service 160 $19,314.00 452 $22,167.00
Sales 1,108 $52,857.00 692 $32,897.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,097 $26,631.00 1,829 $44,043.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,200 $39,167.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 311 $42,589.00 0 $0.00
Production 515 $26,521.00 256 $22,083.00
Transportation and Material Moving 498 $43,429.00 106 $40,093.00

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 14,701 households in 91016, with an average household size of 2.81 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 9,788 families living in the 91016 zip code with an average family size of 3.42 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 91016:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,601 1,063 2,124 4,913
Average Household Size 3.57 3.77 3.34 1.35
Total Families 6,601 1,063 2,124 0
Average Household Size 3.52 3.36 3.15 0

Poverty

Of the 9,788 families living in 91016, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91016:

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 15,658 housing units in 91016.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,701 93.89%
Vacant 957 6.11%

45.84% of the total 15,658 housing units in 91016 are rental units. This is approximately 7,178 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,405 are occupied by the owner - or 47.29% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91016 is $1,780.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91016 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
    118
  • Less than $500
    109
  • $500 to $999
    419
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,474
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2,829
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    1,421
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    551
  • $3,000 or more
    375

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91016 is $707,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91016 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    111
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    125
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    68
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    23
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    30
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    817
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    5,445
  • $1,000,000 or more
    786

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91016. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91016 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,539
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,110
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,124
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,181
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,950
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,639
  • 1990 to 1999
    925
  • 2000 to 2009
    864
  • 2010 to 2013
    326
  • 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 91016 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    707
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,557
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,427
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,010

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91016 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91016 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91016.

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
    410
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,297
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,699
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,786
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,324
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,027
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    3,847
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    419
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,207
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,976
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,793
  • 90 or more minutes
    700

Summary

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