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Population and households in ZIP 90272
Household size in ZIP 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.55 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.57 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.02 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 90272 has 2.57 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest.
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 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.6 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.6 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.3 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 90272 skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 47.6 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 66 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in ZIP 90272, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 90272 has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 90272
Renters in ZIP 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in ZIP 90272 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About a third of owners (33.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 95 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in ZIP 90272: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 90272 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1965, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1962 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
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 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,937 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,959 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,699 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,285 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,348 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 90272 costs $3,285 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,348 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 have higher rents.
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 90272
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 78.3% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 90272 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (77.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 42 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.1% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 90272: 98.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a higher 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 90272
| Period | ZIP 90272 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 90272 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 90272 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 90272 | 2.57 | 49.3 | 6.4% | 19.8% | 11.7% | 1965 | $3,285 | 77.7% | 98.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 90402 | 2.24 | 51.4 | 5.7% | 30.2% | 17.0% | 1957 | $2,561 | 79.5% | 97.0% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 90403 | 1.88 | 43.7 | 5.3% | 72.9% | 12.0% | 1968 | $2,403 | 74.8% | 96.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 90401 | 1.55 | 39.3 | 2.2% | 94.6% | 13.4% | 1993 | $2,500 | 74.8% | 96.7% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 90049 | 2.37 | 43.1 | 4.3% | 46.3% | 11.7% | 1965 | $3,015 | 77.7% | 97.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 90404 | 2.04 | 41.4 | 8.1% | 79.1% | 9.0% | 1969 | $2,315 | 62.6% | 90.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 90073 | 4.36 | 60.2 | 11.2% | 100.0% | 31.2% | 1954 | $1,366 | 15.5% | 74.7% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 90405 | 1.94 | 43.9 | 7.8% | 68.1% | 10.7% | 1961 | $2,564 | 70.1% | 95.3% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 90025 | 1.99 | 36.6 | 4.8% | 76.1% | 9.3% | 1973 | $2,592 | 70.5% | 94.8% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 90095 | 2.81 | 19.7 | 11.2% | 54.1% | 6.4% | 1965 | $1,954 | 79.4% | 100.0% | 27.1% |
| ZIP 90290 | 2.87 | 47.0 | 2.3% | 17.4% | 13.5% | 1978 | $3,132 | 61.7% | 97.2% | 7.7% |
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 90272. 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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