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Population and households in ZIP 90255
Household size in ZIP 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.24 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 4.15 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.08 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.78 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.46 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 90255 are large by national standards, averaging 3.78 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 4.24 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 73 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 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.7 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.4 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 90255 is young: half of its residents are under 35.4, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 30.2 in 2006–10, 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 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly a quarter of households in ZIP 90255 (23.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 53 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 90255
Renters in ZIP 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.2% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 69.6% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 90255: 70.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About four in ten owners (39.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 88 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 90255: just 4.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 90255 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
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 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1952 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 90255 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1953, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 52 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 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $877 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $990 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,137 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,556 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$679 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 90255 costs $1,556 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Los Angeles area ($2,279). Rent has climbed $679 a month since 2006–10, up 77%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.9% 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 90255
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 90255: 8.5% 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 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 42 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 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 41.0% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 53.5% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
46.5% of adults in ZIP 90255 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 53.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 23 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 90255
| Period | ZIP 90255 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 90255: 8.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 90255 has higher unemployment than at least four in five California ZIP codes. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 90255 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 90255 | 3.78 | 35.4 | 23.3% | 70.2% | 4.5% | 1953 | $1,556 | 8.5% | 53.5% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 90270 | 3.69 | 35.1 | 22.4% | 69.5% | 2.7% | 1952 | $1,536 | 7.7% | 50.5% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 90001 | 4.12 | 33.1 | 24.6% | 67.0% | 4.6% | 1951 | $1,542 | 7.3% | 48.4% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 90058 | 3.05 | 33.2 | 26.2% | 91.4% | 3.5% | 1955 | $1,095 | 12.5% | 54.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 90280 | 3.70 | 36.3 | 18.1% | 54.7% | 3.3% | 1953 | $1,613 | 11.2% | 59.5% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 90002 | 4.09 | 31.1 | 29.5% | 61.6% | 4.7% | 1956 | $1,685 | 8.0% | 54.3% | 9.8% |
| ZIP 90201 | 3.77 | 32.8 | 26.8% | 78.4% | 3.8% | 1961 | $1,668 | 7.4% | 55.5% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 90011 | 4.15 | 32.1 | 27.5% | 74.7% | 5.0% | 1955 | $1,560 | 7.5% | 44.9% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 90003 | 3.93 | 31.2 | 30.5% | 71.7% | 4.8% | 1958 | $1,593 | 7.3% | 53.1% | 8.8% |
| ZIP 90023 | 3.75 | 33.9 | 22.9% | 73.5% | 5.5% | 1951 | $1,497 | 10.5% | 52.2% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 90059 | 3.77 | 32.7 | 27.5% | 56.8% | 4.8% | 1960 | $1,613 | 10.0% | 59.7% | 11.4% |
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 90255. 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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