91108 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 91108, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

91108 is a zip code in Los Angeles County, California, which covers Pasadena, with a total population of 12,755 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 91108 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 91108.

The estimated population of people living in 91108 is 12,755, with a median age of 45.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 91108 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,755
 -3.19% -7.36%
2020
13,175
 -1.5% -
2019
13,375
 -1.2% -
2018
13,538
 -1.68% -
2017
13,769
 - -

Population of 91108 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 91108 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
24.2%
34%
 -28.82%
Black/African American
0.3%
1.3%
 -76.92%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.9%
9.7%
 -28.87%
Asian
66.1%
52.1%
 +26.87%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.5%
 -12.00%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 91108 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 91108 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 91108 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 91108 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.9 +0.22% 43.8 +2.58% 47.3 -0.84%
2020 45.8 -3.38% 42.7 -5.32% 47.7 -1.85%
2019 47.4 -2.27% 45.1 -6.43% 48.6 0%
2018 48.5 +3.19% 48.2 +11.83% 48.6 +0.41%
2017 47 - 43.1 - 48.4 -

The median age of the 91108 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 91108 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 9 824 -3.45% 655 0.23% 778 653
10 to 19 1,091 -23.16% 863 -4.85% 805 811
20 to 29 594 +12.9% 309 -21.11% 651 232
30 to 39 479 +30.65% 530 +36.46% 597 735
40 to 49 1,022 +23.61% 1,288 -32.14% 1,214 906
50 to 59 956 -19.68% 1,265 -29.72% 768 922
60 to 69 914 2.07% 971 -2.52% 898 935
70+ 865 -6.27% 1,143 -7.7% 795 1,055

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 91108 zip code is $170,223.00.

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 91108.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $169,505.00
  • 45 to 64
    $218,636.00
  • 65 and over
    $145,188.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 91108 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 91108, 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 91108 is currently $232,763.00.

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.

44.08% of households in 91108 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 91108 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.64%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    6.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.18%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    44.08%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 91108 is $76,433.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 91108 by the total population of 91108.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 91108 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 91108 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
    29.01%
  • Bachelor's degree
    59.84%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7.32%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.58%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 91108 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 91108 zip over the age of 16 is 10,334.

Of those people, a total of 58.00% 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 91108 is 55.80%.

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 91108 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 626 7.50% 31.90%
20 to 24 years 419 34.40% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 464 89.90% 9.40%
30 to 34 years 849 91.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,375 73.00% 1.70%
45 to 54 years 1,989 76.40% 8.40%
55 to 59 years 929 79.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,019 53.90% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 1,612 41.20% 1.50%
75 years and over 1,052 12.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 91108. 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 3,086 52.90% 3.40%
Black or African American 33 63.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6,631 61.70% 4.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 25 0.00% 0.00%
Other 264 41.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 285 46.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 830 55.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,666 51.40% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 91108 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 91108 is 5,770, with median earnings of $79,850.00.

Women in 91108 are earning approximately 56.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,770 $79,850.00
Male 3,445 $106,742.00
Female 2,325 $60,509.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 91108 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 993 $117,703.00
Business and Financial 561 $107,796.00
Computer and Mathematical 140 $118,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 195 $105,658.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 130 $79,881.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00
Legal 293 $169,315.00
Educational and Library 327 $49,712.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 254 $72,241.00
Healthcare Practitioners 802 $167,031.00
Healthcare Support 86 $65,761.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 52 $13,542.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 54 $132,891.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 29 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 213 $7,234.00
Sales 681 $50,133.00
Office and Administrative Support 478 $49,318.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $69,231.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $4,596.00
Production 149 $49,977.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $27,250.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 91108 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 91108.

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 566 $138,125.00 427 $67,574.00
Business and Financial 334 $119,826.00 227 $63,472.00
Computer and Mathematical 99 $119,375.00 41 $39,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 165 $105,792.00 30 $54,118.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 99 $208,384.00 31 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 9 $0.00
Legal 230 $185,000.00 63 $169,315.00
Educational and Library 279 $49,519.00 48 $78,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 78 $22,250.00 176 $72,284.00
Healthcare Practitioners 537 $218,750.00 265 $94,740.00
Healthcare Support 38 $0.00 48 $66,848.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $0.00 12 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 54 $132,891.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 118 $0.00 95 $0.00
Sales 290 $63,981.00 391 $29,271.00
Office and Administrative Support 129 $49,972.00 349 $44,955.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 76 $69,231.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 57 $4,596.00 0 $0.00
Production 124 $49,398.00 25 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $27,250.00 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 4,031 households in 91108, with an average household size of 3.14 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 3,473 families living in the 91108 zip code with an average family size of 3.3 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 91108:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,928 206 339 558
Average Household Size 3.56 3.16 2.69 1.19
Total Families 2,928 206 339 0
Average Household Size 3.4 2.89 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 3,473 families living in 91108, 3.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 91108:

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 4,610 housing units in 91108.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,031 87.44%
Vacant 579 12.56%

11.95% of the total 4,610 housing units in 91108 are rental units. This is approximately 551 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,378 are occupied by the owner - or 73.28% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 91108 is $3,501.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 91108 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
    102
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    53
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    52
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    35
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    27
  • $3,000 or more
    384

Property Value

The median value of a property in 91108 is $2,000,001.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 91108 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    21
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    10
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    174
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3,144

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 91108. The chart below shows the number of properties in 91108 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,812
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,274
  • 1950 to 1959
    692
  • 1960 to 1969
    305
  • 1970 to 1979
    185
  • 1980 to 1989
    82
  • 1990 to 1999
    92
  • 2000 to 2009
    74
  • 2010 to 2013
    75
  • 2014 or later
    19

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 91108 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    25
  • 1 vehicle available
    625
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,897
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,484

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 91108 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 91108 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 91108.

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
    74
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    238
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    538
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    819
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    490
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    298
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    648
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    236
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    358
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    274
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    218
  • 90 or more minutes
    203

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 91108 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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