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 High-density area
- $60,847
- Median income Below-median income area
- $631,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90744 (Wilmington, CA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 401.6 in 2023 to 420.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90744 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmington, Los Angeles County, California, with 53,815 residents across 21.6 square miles, a density of 2,492 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90744 reports a modest median household income of $60,847 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,506. The poverty rate is 21.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $631,500 (18% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,479; owner occupancy is 35.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90744 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 90744
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmington, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90744.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
127 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
72 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
55 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 90744, Wilmington, 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
53,815
Population
21.6
Area (sq mi)
2,492
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90744?
33.5
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
37.9%
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?
$60,847
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$24,506
Per Capita Income
21.5%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90744 ranks nationally
Wilmington, CA 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,390housing units
15,390
Total Housing Units
14,845
Occupied Units
545
Vacant Units
3.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$631,500
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,479
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
+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.
- 90731
San Pedro (90731)
59,662 residents
- 90813
Long Beach (90813)
58,911 residents
- 90745
Carson (90745)
57,251 residents
- 90744
Wilmington (90744)
53,815 residents
- 90802
Long Beach (90802)
39,347 residents
- 90810
Long Beach (90810)
36,735 residents
- 90746
Carson (90746)
25,990 residents
- 90710
Harbor City (90710)
25,457 residents
- 90717 21,318
Lomita (90717)
21,318 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90744 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90744 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90732
San Pedro (90732)
$120,807 median income
- 90746
Carson (90746)
$113,364 median income
- 90745
Carson (90745)
$107,988 median income
- 90717
Lomita (90717)
$94,241 median income
- 90810
Long Beach (90810)
$84,350 median income
- 90710
Harbor City (90710)
$82,478 median income
- 90731
San Pedro (90731)
$76,395 median income
- 90802
Long Beach (90802)
$74,510 median income
- 90744
Wilmington (90744)
$60,847 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90744, 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 (53,815 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 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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