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Population and households in ZIP 90803
Household size in ZIP 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.85 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.83 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
ZIP 90803 is a place of small households, averaging 1.93 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has crept up from 1.85 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only 36 of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.8 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.9 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.1 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 90803 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.8, 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 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in ZIP 90803, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 107 have a lower 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 90803
Renters in ZIP 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.4% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 57.0% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.8% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.9% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 90803: 56.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 33.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east.
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 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.0% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 90803 is close to the national rate: 9.0% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area as a whole (6.7%).
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 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 90803 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1956, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center. Of the 1,131 California ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 90 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 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,368 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,491 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,882 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,436 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,068 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 90803 costs $2,436 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,068 a month since 2006–10, up 78%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest 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 90803
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.9% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 59.8% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.6% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.7% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 90803 is highly educated: nearly two-thirds of adults 25 and older (64.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 90803 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.7% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 90803: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 90803 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of California ZIP codes.
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 90803
| Period | ZIP 90803 | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in ZIP 90803 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the Los Angeles area overall (6.7%). Unemployment has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 90803 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 90803 | 1.93 | 46.9 | 5.3% | 56.9% | 9.0% | 1956 | $2,436 | 64.7% | 96.1% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 90814 | 2.14 | 38.1 | 8.5% | 65.8% | 6.0% | 1959 | $2,160 | 55.7% | 91.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 90822 | 2.81 | 19.8 | 11.2% | 54.1% | 6.4% | 1965 | $1,954 | 44.6% | 87.4% | 12.8% |
| ZIP 90804 | 2.48 | 35.8 | 14.3% | 78.2% | 5.7% | 1966 | $1,913 | 30.5% | 75.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 90815 | 2.67 | 40.1 | 8.2% | 34.8% | 4.5% | 1958 | $2,663 | 53.7% | 95.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 90802 | 1.83 | 37.1 | 9.8% | 78.7% | 11.1% | 1967 | $2,066 | 44.3% | 91.1% | 7.6% |
| ZIP 90740 | 2.08 | 56.6 | 7.8% | 23.0% | 10.3% | 1966 | $2,650 | 53.4% | 95.9% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 90813 | 2.99 | 34.7 | 21.5% | 84.9% | 9.1% | 1965 | $1,647 | 16.7% | 62.0% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 90755 | 2.49 | 42.0 | 10.2% | 50.0% | 7.6% | 1976 | $2,177 | 37.6% | 87.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 90743 | 1.96 | 52.2 | 2.0% | 54.9% | 49.1% | 1967 | $2,468 | 61.4% | 98.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 90806 | 3.26 | 37.2 | 17.4% | 63.1% | 6.4% | 1954 | $1,731 | 21.1% | 74.2% | 9.4% |
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 90803. 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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