Whittier, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90606
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,396
- 3,307/sq mi High-density area
- $100,428
- Median income Above-median income area
- $660,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.1%
- 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 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,307
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90606 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 90606 (Whittier, CA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 396.2 in 2023 to 414.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, with 32,396 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 3,307 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90606 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,428 (1% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,421. The poverty rate is 11.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $660,100 (15% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,871; 71.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, 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 90606 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 90606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whittier, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90606.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 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 90606, 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
32,396
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
3,307
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90606?
37.8
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
22.8%
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?
$100,428
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$33,421
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90606 ranks nationally
Whittier, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$100,428 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
9,086housing units
9,086
Total Housing Units
8,801
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
3.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$660,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,871
Median Rent
1955
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
415
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+315%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90606 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +315% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 297 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 331 |
| 2022 | +14.7% | 380 |
| 2023 | +4.2% | 396 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 415 |
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 422 business establishments in ZIP 90606, employing approximately 6,005 people with a combined annual payroll of $291,849,000.
422
Businesses
6,005
Employees
$291.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 61 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 38 | 9.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 35 | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 16 | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 2.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.9% |
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 90606 vs 90660 →
ZIP 90606 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
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
62,928 residents
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
62,549 residents
- 91733
South El Monte (91733)
43,896 residents
- 90605 40,331
Whittier (90605)
40,331 residents
- 90606 32,396
Whittier (90606)
32,396 residents
- 90601 31,974
Whittier (90601)
31,974 residents
- 90240 25,876
Downey (90240)
25,876 residents
- 90602 25,777
Whittier (90602)
25,777 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90606 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
$104,052 median income
- 90240
Downey (90240)
$101,904 median income
- 90606
Whittier (90606)
$100,428 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
$99,635 median income
- 90670
Santa Fe Springs (90670)
$88,872 median income
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
$88,201 median income
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
$79,625 median income
- 90040
Los Angeles (90040)
$74,472 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90606 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90660 | Pico Rivera, CA | 62,928 | 1.6 mi |
| 90670 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 14,866 | 3.1 mi |
| 90602 | Whittier, CA | 25,777 | 2.5 mi |
| 90601 | Whittier, CA | 31,974 | 2.9 mi |
| 90605 | Whittier, CA | 40,331 | 3.1 mi |
| 90240 | Downey, CA | 25,876 | 3.4 mi |
| 91733 | South El Monte, CA | 43,896 | 4.7 mi |
| 90640 | Montebello, CA | 62,549 | 3.6 mi |
| 90650 | Norwalk, CA | 105,549 | 5.0 mi |
| 90040 | Los Angeles, CA | 12,520 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90606, 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 (32,396 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 90606 in?
ZIP code 90606 (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 90606?
ZIP code 90606 in Whittier, CA has a population of 32,396 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90606?
The median household income in ZIP 90606 is $100,428, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90606?
The median home value in ZIP 90606 is $660,100, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90606 is Two or More Ethnicities at 22.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 84.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90606?
ZIP code 90606 has 422 business establishments employing approximately 6,005 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90606 are: Retail trade (61), Accommodation and food services (55), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90606?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90606 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 315%. 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 90606?
In ZIP code 90606, 47.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 90606?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90606 is 31.9 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 90606?
In ZIP code 90606, approximately 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90606 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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