| ZIP Code | 90601 |
|---|---|
| City | Whittier |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 562 |
| Elevation | 861 ft |
| Latitude | 34.007937 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.030324 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.82 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.0% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 40% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 613 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,770 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 2,263 (11.2%) |
| Associates | 3,098 (15.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,985 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,507 (32.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,267 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $729,000 ▲ 161% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,862/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,161 |
| Vacant Units | 372 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,161 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 372 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.82 |
ZIP code 90601 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 30,472, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 90601 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,267 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90601 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $729,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,862 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 90601 is primarily Hispanic (70.79%). Residents are well-educated — 42.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90601 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 90601 in Whittier, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,472 residents, a median household income of $102,267, and a median home value of $729,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.