90601 ZIP Code
Whittier, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90601 |
| City/Town: | Whittier |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,667 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,209 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,330 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,180 |
| Median Home Value: | $708,400 |
| Land Area: | 10.6 sq miles
27.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 34.0079, -118.0303 |
Population Information (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,667 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,470 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,197 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,674 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,649 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,721 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,762 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,024 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,984 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,661 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,754 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,334 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,839 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,101 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,417 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 747 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $708,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,745 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,180 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,812 | 96.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 368 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,386 | 59.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,426 | 40.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,837 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,400 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,201 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,366 | 24.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,174 | 23.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,960 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,275 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,461 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,209 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $113,826 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $107,775 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,330 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,968 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,929 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,020 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,206 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,105 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,016 | 20.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 794 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,727 | 38.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 263 | 0.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 994 | 3.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,875 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 11,409 | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,372 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 14,911 | 48.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 21,409 | 69.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 17,772 | 58.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 140 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 151 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,346 | 10.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 540 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 221 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 706 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 293 | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,128 | 10.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,334 | 12.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,404 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,236 | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,664 | 15.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,286 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,247 | 75.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,407 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 101 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 112 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 158 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,494 | 10.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 88 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 761 | 5.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,394 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 895 | 6.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,350 | 9.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,146 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 129 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 845 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,765 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,642 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,071 | 7.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 669 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,174 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 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 (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,309 | 92.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,689 | 70.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,616 | 31.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,339 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,433 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,171 | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,635 | 24.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 540 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 202 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 507 | 4.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,893 | 61.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 791 | 7.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 407 | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 724 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 701 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 629 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 923 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 112 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 88 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 60 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 146 | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 294 | 2.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,131 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,753 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,875 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,283 | 20.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,831 | 16.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,719 | 15.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 323 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,520 | 13.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,473 | 31.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,778 | 33.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,663 | 14.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 423 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,685 | 71.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 195 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,657 | 24.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 26 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 242 | 2.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 642 | 5.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,723 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,004 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,443 | 31.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 27 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 62 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 73 | 1.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 669 | 10.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,737 | 74.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 670 | 10.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,754 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $643 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,745 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,812 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,525 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,967 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,517 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,901 | 26.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,118 | 28.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,707 | 34.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.83 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.38 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,065 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,576 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,237 | 51.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 146 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,005 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,648 | 38.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,386 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 249 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 432 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,416 | 32.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,504 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,785 | 37.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,592 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 917 | 3.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,648 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,647 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 109 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,038 | 39.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,500 | 56.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 27,939 | 91.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,414 | 7.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,095 | 86.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 258 | 10.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 45 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 61 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,620 | 83.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 203 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,047 | 2486.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,047 | 2486.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,047 | 2486.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 206 | 101.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 49 | 24.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,718 | 1831.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 5.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,993 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,943 | 58.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,050 | 41.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,545 | 36.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 727 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 753 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,812 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,346 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Whittier, CA90601