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Population and households in ZIP 90603
Household size in ZIP 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.96 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.22 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 90603 is a place of big households: 3.22 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.96, even as the national average fell.
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 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
At 40.2, the median age in ZIP 90603 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has dropped from 41.2 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in ZIP 90603 (13.1%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. The Los Angeles area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 5.3 points, even as the national share fell.
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 90603
Renters in ZIP 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 90603 is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, 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 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 90603: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Los Angeles area. Vacancy is up 2.0 points from 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 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 90603 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. ZIP 90603 has older homes than at least four in five California ZIP codes.
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 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,505 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,764 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,909 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,495 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$990 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 90603 pays $2,495 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $990 a month from 2006–10, a 66% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 90603
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 90603 (34.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (37.6%). The share with a degree has risen 5.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.4% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 90603 is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.6 points, a smaller shift than 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 90603
| Period | ZIP 90603 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 90603 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. ZIP 90603 has lower unemployment than the great majority of 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 90603 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 90603 | 3.22 | 40.2 | 13.1% | 21.4% | 7.9% | 1959 | $2,495 | 34.0% | 93.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 90604 | 3.36 | 36.7 | 12.3% | 35.0% | 3.9% | 1961 | $1,975 | 24.4% | 86.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 90605 | 3.66 | 38.0 | 9.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% | 1957 | $2,158 | 22.0% | 80.2% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 90631 | 3.10 | 39.9 | 11.6% | 38.0% | 5.1% | 1967 | $2,211 | 34.0% | 86.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 90638 | 3.01 | 42.8 | 9.0% | 24.2% | 3.6% | 1964 | $2,294 | 41.0% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 90602 | 3.12 | 36.9 | 16.1% | 61.1% | 7.0% | 1954 | $1,872 | 22.0% | 82.0% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 91745 | 3.32 | 44.3 | 8.9% | 24.5% | 5.3% | 1967 | $2,553 | 34.7% | 86.6% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 90601 | 2.87 | 41.9 | 13.0% | 38.3% | 4.8% | 1956 | $2,140 | 30.6% | 87.7% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 90606 | 3.70 | 39.2 | 18.5% | 28.1% | 4.5% | 1958 | $1,888 | 18.6% | 78.7% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 90621 | 3.39 | 37.1 | 16.8% | 62.7% | 4.6% | 1977 | $2,353 | 32.5% | 85.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 92833 | 3.11 | 39.7 | 10.9% | 44.7% | 4.9% | 1970 | $2,436 | 42.3% | 86.7% | 5.9% |
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 90603. 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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