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Population and households in ZIP 90502
Household size in ZIP 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 90502 average 2.66 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Los Angeles area overall, where it has 3.01 people. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.0 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.7 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.6 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 90502 is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.0, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in twelve households in ZIP 90502 (8.8%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 5.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 90502
Renters in ZIP 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.5% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.1% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in ZIP 90502 rent their homes (32.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (51.6%). Among owners, 33.4% have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 90502: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, 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 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 90502 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. Even so, homes here are newer than in the Los Angeles area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1969. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,253 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,379 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,394 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,169 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$916 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 90502 pays $2,169 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $916 a month from 2006–10, a 73% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the south.
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 90502
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.1% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.5% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 90502 as nationally: 38.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.7 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the north.
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 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.6% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.2% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.0% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.3% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 90502 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Even so, the rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (82.1%). The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 90502
| Period | ZIP 90502 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 90502 is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%). Unemployment is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 90502 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 90502 | 2.66 | 43.6 | 8.8% | 32.1% | 5.1% | 1973 | $2,169 | 38.2% | 85.3% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 90501 | 2.81 | 40.0 | 10.9% | 56.2% | 7.1% | 1965 | $2,046 | 39.9% | 87.4% | 7.5% |
| ZIP 90745 | 3.58 | 42.3 | 11.5% | 32.2% | 5.9% | 1965 | $2,038 | 28.1% | 83.1% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 90710 | 2.90 | 41.1 | 12.8% | 43.4% | 5.2% | 1975 | $1,721 | 31.8% | 84.5% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 90717 | 2.78 | 40.8 | 10.5% | 54.1% | 8.4% | 1966 | $1,964 | 35.2% | 85.9% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 90746 | 3.19 | 44.8 | 14.6% | 14.9% | 4.6% | 1971 | $2,760 | 33.4% | 89.9% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 90248 | 2.88 | 43.6 | 11.8% | 33.5% | 4.0% | 1964 | $1,989 | 37.4% | 87.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 90744 | 3.61 | 34.6 | 20.7% | 63.2% | 4.3% | 1965 | $1,546 | 9.9% | 60.3% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 90747 | 3.60 | 49.3 | 10.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | 1994 | $1,954 | 60.8% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 90505 | 2.56 | 45.3 | 5.5% | 44.9% | 10.3% | 1965 | $2,613 | 59.8% | 96.8% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 90503 | 2.56 | 43.2 | 6.4% | 47.4% | 7.8% | 1966 | $2,816 | 56.0% | 96.3% | 5.1% |
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 90502. 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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