90280 ZIP Code
South Gate, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90280 |
| City/Town: | South Gate |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 92,262 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,287 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,740 |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,431 |
| Median Home Value: | $578,900 |
| Land Area: | 7.4 sq miles
19.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9442, -118.1928 |
Population Information (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 92,262 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 45,469 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 46,793 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 5,470 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 5,604 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 7,556 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 7,058 | 7.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,392 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 14,647 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 11,985 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 12,002 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 5,431 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,689 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,772 | 7.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,862 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 794 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $578,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,401 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 24,431 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 23,885 | 97.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 546 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,705 | 44.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 13,180 | 55.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 59,182 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 15,193 | 25.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 9,146 | 15.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 15,024 | 25.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10,004 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,993 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,463 | 9.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,359 | 2.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 58.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90280 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,287 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $82,668 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,967 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,740 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 47,087 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 43,319 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,688 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 25,018 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 35,984 | 83.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,779 | 11.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,499 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,757 | 35.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 943 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,208 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 583 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 167 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 37,512 | 40.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 19,092 | 20.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 56,126 | 60.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 87,875 | 95.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 73,878 | 80.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 148 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 385 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 13,464 | 14.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90280 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 839 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,069 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,767 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,955 | 8.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,887 | 12.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,925 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,422 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,998 | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,782 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,241 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90280 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 29,367 | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 6,892 | 15.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,709 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 653 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 975 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,605 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90280 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 134 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 3,531 | 8.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 5,936 | 13.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 2,430 | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 4,898 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 5,028 | 11.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 622 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,676 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,181 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,399 | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,720 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,239 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,525 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.7% | 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 (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 79,485 | 86.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,819 | 42.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 43,565 | 47.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 12,628 | 13.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90280 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 20,899 | 87.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,003 | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,056 | 12.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,069 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 1,398 | 5.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 4,599 | 19.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90280 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,218 | 54.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,042 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,539 | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,940 | 12.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,036 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 906 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,356 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 372 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90280 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 90 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 560 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 710 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 963 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,610 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,555 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,680 | 11.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,947 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 6,080 | 24.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,236 | 21.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90280 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,281 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,724 | 23.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,969 | 36.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,415 | 26.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,624 | 6.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 418 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90280 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,028 | 54.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 215 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,218 | 30.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 180 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 226 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 3,001 | 12.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90280 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,928 | 8.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,383 | 26.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,020 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 8,554 | 35.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90280 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 133 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 220 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 31 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 266 | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,773 | 25.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,973 | 65.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 309 | 2.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90280 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,232 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $567 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,401 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 4.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.47 | 2.38 |
Households (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 23,885 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,229 | 51.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,370 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,716 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,728 | 24.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 11,274 | 47.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,378 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90280 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,068 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 16,675 | 46.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 16,288 | 45.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 448 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,852 | 5.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 16,235 | 45.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90280 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 26,581 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,267 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,273 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,238 | 38.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 6,125 | 23.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 7,678 | 28.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 69,307 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 854 | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 92,113 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,120 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 758 | 9.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,846 | 47.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,516 | 43.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90280 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 86,394 | 93.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,903 | 5.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,596 | 73.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 786 | 16.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 213 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 521 | 10.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90280 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 53,871 | 58.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 569 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 38,391 | 6747.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 38,391 | 6747.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 38,391 | 6747.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 206 | 36.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 140 | 24.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 54 | 9.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 37,505 | 6591.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90280 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 86,792 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,542 | 14.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 74,250 | 85.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 73,383 | 84.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 334 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 427 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 106 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90280 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 23,885 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 22,244 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
South Gate, CA90280