90605 ZIP Code
Whittier, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90605 |
| City/Town: | Whittier |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,427 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,200 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,382 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,421 |
| Median Home Value: | $632,300 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9524, -118.0214 |
Population Information (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,427 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,864 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,563 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,488 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,610 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,945 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,646 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,401 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,127 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,459 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,801 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,843 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,214 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,835 | 6.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,500 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 558 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $632,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,752 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,421 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,917 | 95.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 504 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,365 | 67.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,552 | 32.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,337 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,922 | 10.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,116 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,857 | 28.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,106 | 22.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,150 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,008 | 14.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,178 | 8.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,200 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $115,125 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $97,329 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,382 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,660 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,548 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,112 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,115 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,109 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,360 | 17.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,079 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,428 | 32.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 475 | 1.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 648 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,613 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 173 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17,830 | 43.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,260 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 23,418 | 56.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 31,650 | 76.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 27,886 | 67.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 102 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 185 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,477 | 8.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 395 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 168 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 498 | 4.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 647 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 790 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,516 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,757 | 16.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,289 | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,343 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,514 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,385 | 78.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,976 | 10.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 153 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 120 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 169 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,174 | 6.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 83 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,521 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,058 | 10.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 1,008 | 5.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,317 | 11.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,561 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 202 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 932 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,166 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,184 | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,393 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 899 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,224 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.6% | 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 (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,776 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,617 | 64.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,584 | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,630 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,384 | 86.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,095 | 28.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,089 | 19.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 602 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 330 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,103 | 10.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,503 | 83.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 617 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 42 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 266 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 322 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 264 | 2.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 386 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 21 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 170 | 1.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 326 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 396 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 419 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 854 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,548 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,780 | 50.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,537 | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 391 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 328 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 669 | 5.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,163 | 18.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,941 | 52.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,993 | 17.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 327 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,445 | 77.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 116 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,907 | 17.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 42 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 108 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 278 | 2.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 435 | 4.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,032 | 18.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,550 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,900 | 44.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 62 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 83 | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 94 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 129 | 1.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,006 | 13.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,398 | 73.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 593 | 8.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,658 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $519 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,752 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.79 | 2.38 |
Households (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,917 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,453 | 59.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,973 | 27.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,629 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,284 | 20.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,559 | 41.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,505 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,725 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,229 | 43.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,957 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 401 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 938 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,931 | 35.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,735 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 545 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 555 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,891 | 36.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,276 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,468 | 32.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,968 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,001 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,406 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,630 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 144 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,965 | 54.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,521 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,358 | 95.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,598 | 3.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,215 | 76.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 292 | 18.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 104 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 91 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,663 | 76.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 214 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 9,764 | 4562.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 9,764 | 4562.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 9,764 | 4562.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 403 | 188.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2 | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,877 | 3680.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,939 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,934 | 43.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 22,005 | 56.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 19,595 | 50.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,013 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,362 | 3.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 35 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,917 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,422 | 95.5% | 89.4% |
Whittier, CA90605