90603 ZIP Code
Whittier, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90603 |
| City/Town: | Whittier |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,883 |
| Median Household Income: | $117,324 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,970 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,551 |
| Median Home Value: | $738,800 |
| Land Area: | 3.2 sq miles
8.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9449, -117.9923 |
Population Information (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,883 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,178 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,705 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,052 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,215 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,602 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 938 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,317 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,582 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,010 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,745 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,678 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,302 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,660 | 7.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 947 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 835 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $738,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,228 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,551 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,428 | 98.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 123 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,065 | 78.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,363 | 21.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,759 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 613 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 496 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,777 | 25.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,535 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,352 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,012 | 20.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,974 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $117,324 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $142,823 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,463 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,970 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,683 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,137 | 94.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 546 | 5.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,133 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,355 | 72.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,222 | 21.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 534 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 26 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,689 | 51.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 104 | 0.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 236 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,285 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 150 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,104 | 24.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,315 | 15.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 8,096 | 38.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,295 | 58.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 9,450 | 45.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 250 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 27 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,568 | 12.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90603 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 143 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 88 | 1.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 161 | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 340 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 397 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 812 | 12.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 740 | 11.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,399 | 21.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,118 | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,230 | 19.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90603 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,758 | 76.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 995 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 63 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 88 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 150 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 922 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90603 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 700 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,015 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 535 | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,087 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 526 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 258 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 555 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 812 | 8.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,924 | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 927 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 264 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 522 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.0% | 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 (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,747 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,850 | 75.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,639 | 27.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 941 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90603 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,316 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,140 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,629 | 25.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 361 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 143 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 175 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90603 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,426 | 82.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 211 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 42 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 151 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 603 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 97 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90603 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 93 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 173 | 2.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 158 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 195 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 449 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,087 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,957 | 60.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 239 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 200 | 3.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90603 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 212 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 425 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 643 | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,878 | 59.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,170 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 223 | 3.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90603 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,216 | 81.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 124 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 864 | 13.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 62 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 162 | 2.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90603 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 168 | 2.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,091 | 17.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,720 | 42.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,449 | 38.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90603 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 150 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 14 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 74 | 1.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 198 | 3.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,768 | 74.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 781 | 15.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90603 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,904 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $581 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,228 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.24 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.08 | 2.38 |
Households (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,428 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,697 | 57.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,499 | 23.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 806 | 12.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,410 | 21.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,280 | 35.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,406 | 37.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.58 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90603 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,118 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,956 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,190 | 51.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 302 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 545 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,800 | 34.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90603 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,692 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 254 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 355 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,112 | 37.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 876 | 15.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,095 | 36.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,412 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 578 | 3.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,688 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,255 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 84 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 829 | 36.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,342 | 59.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90603 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,931 | 95.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 820 | 3.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 620 | 75.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 178 | 21.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 129 | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 22 | 2.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90603 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,141 | 86.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 181 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,742 | 1514.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,742 | 1514.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,742 | 1514.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 229 | 126.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,645 | 908.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 13.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90603 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,831 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,968 | 65.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,863 | 34.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,642 | 28.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 473 | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 748 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90603 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,428 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,014 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Whittier, CA90603