Whittier, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90604
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,407
- 3,571/sq mi High-density area
- $105,074
- Median income Above-median income area
- $785,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whittier pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 16%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,571
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90604 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 90604 (Whittier, CA) rose +8.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 361.7 in 2023 to 393.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90604 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, with 39,407 residents across 11.0 square miles, a density of 3,571 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90604 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $105,074 (3% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,636. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $785,200 (2% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,904; 65.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90604 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 90604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whittier, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90604.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
26 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 90604, 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
39,407
Population
11.0
Area (sq mi)
3,571
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90604?
37.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
23.5%
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?
$105,074
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$38,636
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90604 ranks nationally
Whittier, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$105,074 Top 16% higher than 84% 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
12,076housing units
12,076
Total Housing Units
11,725
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
3.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$785,200
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,904
Median Rent
1960
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)
394
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+294%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90604 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +294% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 281 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 314 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 356 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 362 |
| 2024 | +8.9% | 394 |
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 308 business establishments in ZIP 90604, employing approximately 1,853 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,018,000.
308
Businesses
1,853
Employees
$74.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 15.6% |
| Construction | 40 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 12.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.3% |
| Information | 4 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90604 vs 90605 →
ZIP 90604 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
105,549 residents
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
67,619 residents
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
49,012 residents
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
45,113 residents
- 90605 40,331
Whittier (90605)
40,331 residents
- 90604 39,407
Whittier (90604)
39,407 residents
- 90621 35,153
Buena Park (90621)
35,153 residents
- 90601 31,974
Whittier (90601)
31,974 residents
- 90602 25,777
Whittier (90602)
25,777 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90604 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90604 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90603
Whittier (90603)
$136,705 median income
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
$126,094 median income
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
$109,649 median income
- 90604
Whittier (90604)
$105,074 median income
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
$104,251 median income
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
$104,052 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
$99,635 median income
- 90621
Buena Park (90621)
$97,612 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90604 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90605 | Whittier, CA | 40,331 | 1.5 mi |
| 90638 | La Mirada, CA | 49,012 | 1.9 mi |
| 90603 | Whittier, CA | 20,063 | 1.5 mi |
| 90602 | Whittier, CA | 25,777 | 2.9 mi |
| 90670 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 14,866 | 2.9 mi |
| 90631 | La Habra, CA | 67,619 | 3.6 mi |
| 90621 | Buena Park, CA | 35,153 | 4.0 mi |
| 90620 | Buena Park, CA | 45,113 | 5.8 mi |
| 90650 | Norwalk, CA | 105,549 | 4.3 mi |
| 90601 | Whittier, CA | 31,974 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90604, 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 (39,407 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 90604 in?
ZIP code 90604 (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 90604?
ZIP code 90604 in Whittier, CA has a population of 39,407 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90604?
The median household income in ZIP 90604 is $105,074, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90604?
The median home value in ZIP 90604 is $785,200, which is 182% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90604?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90604 is White at 27.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90604?
ZIP code 90604 has 308 business establishments employing approximately 1,853 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90604?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90604 are: Health care and social assistance (48), Construction (40), Retail trade (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90604?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90604 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 294%. 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 90604?
In ZIP code 90604, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% 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 90604?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90604 is 32.2 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 90604?
In ZIP code 90604, approximately 65.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90604?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90604 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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