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Population and households in ZIP 90221
Household size in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.46 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.59 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.24 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 4.18 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 90221 is a place of big households: 4.18 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has dropped from 4.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 28.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.5 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.0 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.4 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 90221 is young: half of its residents are under 33.0, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 26.6, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 90221: 20.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 7.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 93 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 90221
Renters in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 47.2% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.7% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 90221 than nationally: 48.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over three in ten owners (31.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 90221: just 5.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. That is in line with the rest of the Los Angeles area. Vacancy has fallen 3.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 90221 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only 75 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $993 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,141 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,253 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,680 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$687 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 90221 runs $1,680 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole ($2,279). Rent has climbed $687 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 90221
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 90221: 7.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 30 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.6% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 56.9% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 59.2% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in ZIP 90221 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 59.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 44 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 90221
| Period | ZIP 90221 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 90221 runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 90221 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 90221 | 4.18 | 33.0 | 20.3% | 48.7% | 5.3% | 1955 | $1,680 | 7.9% | 59.2% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 90262 | 4.17 | 34.4 | 24.3% | 52.1% | 4.4% | 1954 | $1,663 | 10.6% | 59.8% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 90220 | 3.73 | 35.5 | 18.1% | 38.2% | 5.8% | 1962 | $1,831 | 13.0% | 69.7% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 90222 | 3.80 | 34.1 | 18.0% | 46.4% | 4.4% | 1961 | $1,686 | 10.8% | 61.8% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 90723 | 3.64 | 34.7 | 19.0% | 57.0% | 1.9% | 1970 | $1,914 | 14.9% | 67.8% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 90805 | 3.33 | 34.6 | 20.7% | 57.1% | 3.9% | 1959 | $1,740 | 17.7% | 74.2% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 90059 | 3.77 | 32.7 | 27.5% | 56.8% | 4.8% | 1960 | $1,613 | 10.0% | 59.7% | 11.4% |
| ZIP 90280 | 3.70 | 36.3 | 18.1% | 54.7% | 3.3% | 1953 | $1,613 | 11.2% | 59.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 90747 | 3.60 | 49.3 | 10.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1994 | $1,954 | 60.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 90746 | 3.19 | 44.8 | 14.6% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 1971 | $2,760 | 33.4% | 89.9% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 90242 | 3.30 | 38.5 | 19.6% | 49.9% | 3.5% | 1961 | $1,940 | 25.5% | 77.3% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 90221. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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