| ZIP Code | 90044 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 213/310/323/738 |
| Elevation | 149 ft |
| Latitude | 33.952653 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.292013 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.47 |
| Below Poverty | 26.2% ▲ 162% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.5% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.2% ▲ 129% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3,462 (7.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,711 (42.7%) |
| Some College | 3,767 (8.6%) |
| Associates | 8,451 (19.3%) |
| Bachelors | 3,221 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,218 (14.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,433 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $588,200 ▲ 111% above avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,427/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 28,770 |
| Vacant Units | 1,347 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 28,770 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,347 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.47 |
ZIP code 90044 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 95,859, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32 years. Economically, 90044 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,433 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90044 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $588,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,427 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 50% since 2019.
The population of 90044 is majority Hispanic (67.20%). Residents are less-educated — 21.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 26.2%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90044 stands at 11.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 90044 in Los Angeles, CA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, and a relatively young community. With 95,859 residents, a median household income of $51,433, and a median home value of $588,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.