PlainZIP

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
$100,428
Median income
$660,100
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $33,421. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. Median home value sits at $660,100 (15% below the state average), median rent at $1,871 a month, and owner-occupancy at 71.9%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90606 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 90606?

37.8

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

22.8%

Foreign-Born

White 16.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 84.7%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,086

Total Housing Units

8,801

Occupied Units

285

Vacant Units

3.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.9%
Renter 28.1%

$660,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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

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ZIP 90606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90606 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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Pop: 103,892
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90201 standard
Bell Gardens, CA
Pop: 101,279
90280 standard
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Pop: 93,524

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.