Wilmington, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90744

Los Angeles County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

53,815
2,492/sq mi
$60,847
Median income
$631,500
Median home value
9.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmington pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2,492
people per sq mi
36%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90744 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90744 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.6 square miles in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 53,815 residents, producing a population density of 2,492 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90744 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90744 sits at $60,847 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $24,506. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $631,500 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,479 per month, and 35.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90744 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90744 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90744

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90744.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90744, Wilmington, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

53,815

Population

21.6

Area (sq mi)

2,492

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90744?

33.5

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

37.9%

Foreign-Born

White 53.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 87.9%

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?

$60,847

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$24,506

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90744 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,847 30th percentile higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 36.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.5%

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

What does housing look like?

15,390

Total Housing Units

14,845

Occupied Units

545

Vacant Units

3.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.8%
Renter 64.2%

$631,500

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,479

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

421

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+321%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90744 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +321% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 302
2021 +12.4% 339
2022 +14.6% 388
2023 +3.4% 402
2024 +4.7% 421

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 701 business establishments in ZIP 90744, employing approximately 9,359 people with a combined annual payroll of $691,192,000.

701

Businesses

9,359

Employees

$691.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 127 18.1%
Retail trade 106 15.1%
Accommodation and food services 77 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 72 10.3%
Wholesale trade 55 7.8%
Construction 51 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 45 6.4%
Manufacturing 38 5.4%
Finance and insurance 28 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 23 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.7%
Information 8 1.1%

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 90744 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 90744 ranks #4 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 90744 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 90744 ranks #9 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
90745 Carson, CA 57,251 2.9 mi
90710 Harbor City, CA 25,457 2.5 mi
90731 San Pedro, CA 59,662 3.2 mi
90813 Long Beach, CA 58,911 3.7 mi
90831 Long Beach, CA 0 3.5 mi
90717 Lomita, CA 21,318 3.4 mi
90802 Long Beach, CA 39,347 3.5 mi
90810 Long Beach, CA 36,735 3.6 mi
90732 San Pedro, CA 21,115 3.6 mi
90746 Carson, CA 25,990 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90744 in?
ZIP code 90744 (Wilmington) 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 90744?
ZIP code 90744 in Wilmington, CA has a population of 53,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90744?
The median household income in ZIP 90744 is $60,847, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90744?
The median home value in ZIP 90744 is $631,500, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90744?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90744 is White at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 87.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90744?
ZIP code 90744 has 701 business establishments employing approximately 9,359 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90744?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90744 are: Transportation and warehousing (127), Retail trade (106), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90744?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90744 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 321%. 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 90744?
In ZIP code 90744, 36.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.5% 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 90744?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90744 is 26.5 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 90744?
In ZIP code 90744, approximately 35.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90744?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90744 is 21.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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