91020 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91020, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91020 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Pasadena CCD and San Fernando Valley, with a total population of 7,869 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 91020 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91020.

The estimated population of people living in 91020 is 7,869, with a median age of 42.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91020 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,869
 -10.43% -7.98%
2020
8,785
+1.76%
-
2019
8,633
 -1% -
2018
8,720
+1.98%
-
2017
8,551
 - -

Population of 91020 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91020 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
48.4%
44.4%
 +9.01%
Black/African American
1.2%
1.9%
 -36.84%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
18.4%
29%
 -36.55%
Asian
21.3%
21.1%
 +0.95%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%
Two Or More Races
9.7%
3.3%
 +193.94%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91020 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 91020 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91020 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91020 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42 -0.94% 39.3 +1.29% 43.1 -0.92%
2020 42.4 +2.17% 38.8 +0.52% 43.5 +0.69%
2019 41.5 -2.58% 38.6 -0.52% 43.2 -3.36%
2018 42.6 +2.9% 38.8 +2.37% 44.7 +0.22%
2017 41.4 - 37.9 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 91020 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 91020 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 9 394 -8.15% 315 +37.83% 353 402
10 to 19 657 -6.32% 579 +15.95% 604 619
20 to 29 533 -18.8% 492 -2.85% 427 476
30 to 39 539 -2.67% 648 -48.75% 518 354
40 to 49 526 +15.39% 550 +32.09% 606 703
50 to 59 476 +19.93% 948 -55.55% 555 509
60 to 69 600 -51.72% 607 +4.92% 338 627
70+ 265 +7.2% 422 +22.32% 275 503

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91020 zip code is $59,412.00.

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 91020.

  • Under 25
    $2,499.00
  • 25 to 44
    $87,512.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,082.00
  • 65 and over
    $35,298.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91020 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 91020, 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 91020 is currently $84,225.00.

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.

5.46% of households in 91020 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 91020 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.95%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.66%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.38%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91020 is $35,908.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91020 by the total population of 91020.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91020 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91020 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
    22.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.68%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91020 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91020 zip over the age of 16 is 6,165.

Of those people, a total of 65.90% 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 91020 is 60.20%.

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 91020 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 274 37.60% 30.10%
20 to 24 years 179 74.30% 41.40%
25 to 29 years 724 93.10% 12.90%
30 to 34 years 365 98.10% 7.50%
35 to 44 years 1,425 83.90% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 986 83.70% 13.20%
55 to 59 years 469 74.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 414 38.60% 10.60%
65 to 74 years 986 24.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 343 8.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91020. 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 3,731 61.60% 10.10%
Black or African American 52 40.40% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 100.00% 40.00%
Asian 1,221 77.00% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 47 78.70% 0.00%
Other 560 64.50% 11.60%
Two or more races 519 72.10% 7.20%
Hispanic or Latino 1,298 61.20% 10.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,231 60.90% 9.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91020 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 91020 is 3,710, with median earnings of $51,547.00.

Women in 91020 are earning approximately 94.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,710 $51,547.00
Male 1,945 $54,125.00
Female 1,765 $50,938.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91020 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 386 $58,883.00
Business and Financial 278 $68,864.00
Computer and Mathematical 134 $114,559.00
Architecture and Engineering 91 $113,047.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $163,516.00
Community and Social Service 134 $22,889.00
Legal 17 $0.00
Educational and Library 227 $51,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 218 $73,977.00
Healthcare Practitioners 349 $105,752.00
Healthcare Support 118 $12,031.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $13,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 129 $13,828.00
Personal Care and Service 74 $43,186.00
Sales 258 $22,697.00
Office and Administrative Support 447 $45,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $22,316.00
Construction and Extraction 324 $36,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $55,972.00
Production 147 $34,799.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91020 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 91020.

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 195 $78,225.00 191 $58,112.00
Business and Financial 100 $130,603.00 178 $68,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 124 $117,813.00 10 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 63 $140,288.00 28 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $163,516.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 134 $22,889.00
Legal 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 142 $57,857.00 85 $50,893.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 178 $74,261.00 40 $44,038.00
Healthcare Practitioners 6 $0.00 343 $105,806.00
Healthcare Support 44 $0.00 74 $40,227.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 35 $13,750.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 57 $0.00 72 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 74 $43,186.00
Sales 121 $22,148.00 137 $23,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 116 $54,500.00 331 $39,813.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 63 $22,316.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 309 $29,583.00 15 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $55,972.00 0 $0.00
Production 94 $33,616.00 53 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $0.00 0 $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 3,224 households in 91020, with an average household size of 2.38 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 1,729 families living in the 91020 zip code with an average family size of 3.46 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 91020:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,196 184 349 1,495
Average Household Size 3.63 2.8 3.28 1.12
Total Families 1,196 184 349 0
Average Household Size 3.63 2.8 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 1,729 families living in 91020, 16.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91020:

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 3,450 housing units in 91020.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,224 93.45%
Vacant 226 6.55%

64.20% of the total 3,450 housing units in 91020 are rental units. This is approximately 2,215 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 888 are occupied by the owner - or 25.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91020 is $1,826.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91020 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
    121
  • Less than $500
    14
  • $500 to $999
    31
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    542
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    799
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    430
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    113
  • $3,000 or more
    286

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91020 is $719,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91020 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    198
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    574
  • $1,000,000 or more
    116

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91020. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91020 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    444
  • 1940 to 1949
    410
  • 1950 to 1959
    459
  • 1960 to 1969
    388
  • 1970 to 1979
    552
  • 1980 to 1989
    694
  • 1990 to 1999
    317
  • 2000 to 2009
    165
  • 2010 to 2013
    21
  • 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 91020 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    208
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,427
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,211
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    378

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91020 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91020 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91020.

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
    84
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    285
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    284
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    405
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    424
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    46
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    601
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    141
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    169
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    203
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    464
  • 90 or more minutes
    137

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 91020 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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