90249 ZIP Code
Gardena, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90249 |
| City/Town: | Gardena |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,929 |
| Median Household Income: | $83,125 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,312 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,141 |
| Median Home Value: | $643,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9014, -118.3157 |
Population Information (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,929 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,185 | 47.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,744 | 53.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,442 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,609 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,250 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,435 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,579 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,862 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,523 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,673 | 14.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,828 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,544 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,436 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,428 | 5.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 320 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $643,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,523 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,141 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,733 | 95.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 408 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,255 | 60.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,478 | 39.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,614 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,293 | 12.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,567 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,837 | 20.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,520 | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,658 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,396 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,343 | 7.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 79.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90249 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $83,125 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,816 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,839 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,312 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,671 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,116 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 538 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,556 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,957 | 75.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,255 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 857 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 47 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,178 | 23.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,405 | 24.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 737 | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,677 | 14.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 57 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,765 | 18.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,110 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 7,845 | 30.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,350 | 43.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,144 | 31.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 226 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 96 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,884 | 11.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90249 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 437 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 237 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 510 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 366 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,196 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,205 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,196 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,715 | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 816 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,055 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90249 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,307 | 71.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,198 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 385 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 240 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 544 | 4.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,115 | 8.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90249 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 696 | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,257 | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 238 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,290 | 9.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 952 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 380 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 547 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,503 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,091 | 23.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,548 | 11.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 789 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 765 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,961 | 88.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,507 | 55.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,421 | 40.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,812 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90249 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,086 | 81.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,285 | 26.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,793 | 20.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 381 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 374 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 969 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90249 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,219 | 57.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 833 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 112 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 219 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 667 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 771 | 8.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 966 | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 348 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90249 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 169 | 1.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 195 | 2.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 277 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 642 | 7.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 882 | 9.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,067 | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,402 | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,126 | 23.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 308 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90249 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 563 | 6.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,476 | 16.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,082 | 22.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,924 | 42.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 946 | 10.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 150 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90249 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,523 | 63.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 52 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,704 | 31.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 404 | 4.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90249 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 283 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,919 | 33.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,208 | 36.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,323 | 26.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90249 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 169 | 3.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 81 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 48 | 0.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 478 | 9.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,333 | 82.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 146 | 2.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90249 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,652 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $525 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,523 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.38 |
Households (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,733 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,841 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,444 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,397 | 16.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,709 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,982 | 34.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,916 | 33.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.93 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90249 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,243 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,164 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,906 | 47.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 231 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 729 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,471 | 43.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90249 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,979 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 382 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 311 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,226 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,248 | 20.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,812 | 30.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,704 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 715 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,773 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,048 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 324 | 10.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,290 | 42.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,434 | 47.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90249 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,354 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,360 | 9.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,612 | 68.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 565 | 23.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 121 | 5.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 183 | 7.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90249 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,506 | 67.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 401 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,423 | 2100.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,423 | 2100.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,423 | 2100.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 413 | 103.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 437 | 109.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 63 | 15.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,979 | 1241.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 28 | 7.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90249 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,487 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,887 | 52.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,600 | 47.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 8,365 | 34.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 425 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,268 | 9.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 542 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90249 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,733 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,329 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Gardena, CA90249