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Population and households in ZIP 90638
Household size in ZIP 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.21 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.24 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.24 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 90638 are large by national standards, averaging 3.01 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.21 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 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.7 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 90638 is 42.8 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.4, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 90638 than nationally: 9.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 90638
Renters in ZIP 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 90638 is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About a third of owners (32.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 90638: just 3.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 74 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 90638 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
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 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,517 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,467 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,727 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,294 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$776 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 90638 pays $2,294 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $776 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable 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 90638
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.2% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.0% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.2 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 90638 (41.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northwest.
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 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.5% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.7% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 90638 have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.3 points from 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 90638
| Period | ZIP 90638 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 90638 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 104 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, 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 90638 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 90638 | 3.01 | 42.8 | 9.0% | 24.2% | 3.6% | 1964 | $2,294 | 41.0% | 91.8% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 90604 | 3.36 | 36.7 | 12.3% | 35.0% | 3.9% | 1961 | $1,975 | 24.4% | 86.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 90621 | 3.39 | 37.1 | 16.8% | 62.7% | 4.6% | 1977 | $2,353 | 32.5% | 85.0% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 90603 | 3.22 | 40.2 | 13.1% | 21.4% | 7.9% | 1959 | $2,495 | 34.0% | 93.3% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 90605 | 3.66 | 38.0 | 9.8% | 33.6% | 5.5% | 1957 | $2,158 | 22.0% | 80.2% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 92833 | 3.11 | 39.7 | 10.9% | 44.7% | 4.9% | 1970 | $2,436 | 42.3% | 86.7% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 90631 | 3.10 | 39.9 | 11.6% | 38.0% | 5.1% | 1967 | $2,211 | 34.0% | 86.4% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 90703 | 3.00 | 48.4 | 5.4% | 24.5% | 2.6% | 1973 | $3,001 | 57.5% | 94.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 90650 | 3.73 | 38.1 | 14.2% | 31.7% | 3.0% | 1961 | $2,207 | 21.0% | 76.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 90623 | 2.99 | 44.9 | 9.3% | 30.5% | 3.3% | 1970 | $2,592 | 50.1% | 93.2% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 90620 | 3.47 | 39.0 | 12.3% | 34.1% | 3.8% | 1964 | $2,380 | 33.3% | 85.4% | 5.2% |
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 90638. 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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