Whittier, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90601
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,974
- 1,088/sq mi High-density area
- $104,052
- Median income Above-median income area
- $787,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whittier pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,088
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90601 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90601 (Whittier, CA) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.7 in 2023 to 360.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, with 31,974 residents across 29.4 square miles, a density of 1,088 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,052 (2% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,565. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 7.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $787,500 (2% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,974; 62.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 90601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whittier, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90601.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90601, Whittier, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,974
Population
29.4
Area (sq mi)
1,088
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90601?
41.6
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
18.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$104,052
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$46,565
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90601 ranks nationally
Whittier, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$104,052 Top 17% higher than 83% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,258housing units
11,258
Total Housing Units
10,867
Occupied Units
391
Vacant Units
2.77
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$787,500
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,974
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.9%
YoY Change (2024)
360
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+260%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90601 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 258 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 288 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 329 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 331 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 360 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 702 business establishments in ZIP 90601, employing approximately 13,278 people with a combined annual payroll of $721,550,000.
702
Businesses
13,278
Employees
$721.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 82 | 11.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 71 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 58 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 56 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 5.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.0% |
| Information | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 90601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
62,928 residents
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
62,549 residents
- 91732
El Monte (91732)
61,386 residents
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
54,013 residents
- 91733
South El Monte (91733)
43,896 residents
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
40,331 residents
- 90606
Whittier (90606)
32,396 residents
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
31,974 residents
- 91746
La Puente (91746)
30,485 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90601 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
$109,183 median income
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
$104,052 median income
- 90606
Whittier (90606)
$100,428 median income
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
$99,635 median income
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
$88,201 median income
- 91746
La Puente (91746)
$86,567 median income
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
$79,625 median income
- 91732
El Monte (91732)
$75,108 median income
- 90602
Whittier (90602)
$68,505 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90601 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90602 | Whittier, CA | 25,777 | 2.6 mi |
| 91733 | South El Monte, CA | 43,896 | 2.9 mi |
| 90606 | Whittier, CA | 32,396 | 2.9 mi |
| 90605 | Whittier, CA | 40,331 | 4.1 mi |
| 91745 | Hacienda Heights, CA | 54,013 | 3.4 mi |
| 90660 | Pico Rivera, CA | 62,928 | 3.7 mi |
| 91731 | El Monte, CA | 29,591 | 4.9 mi |
| 91746 | La Puente, CA | 30,485 | 3.6 mi |
| 91732 | El Monte, CA | 61,386 | 4.6 mi |
| 90640 | Montebello, CA | 62,549 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90601, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,974 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 90601 in?
ZIP code 90601 (Whittier) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90601?
ZIP code 90601 in Whittier, CA has a population of 31,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90601?
The median household income in ZIP 90601 is $104,052, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90601?
The median home value in ZIP 90601 is $787,500, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90601 is White at 25.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90601?
ZIP code 90601 has 702 business establishments employing approximately 13,278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90601 are: Accommodation and food services (83), Health care and social assistance (82), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90601 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90601?
In ZIP code 90601, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90601 is 33.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90601?
In ZIP code 90601, approximately 62.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90601 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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