| ZIP Code | 90603 |
|---|---|
| City | Whittier |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 562 |
| Elevation | 287 ft |
| Latitude | 33.944866 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -117.992338 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.13 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 110 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,910 (28.5%) |
| Some College | 1,337 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 2,395 (17.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,422 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,555 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $121,222 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $781,000 ▲ 180% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,324/mo ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,659 |
| Vacant Units | 234 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,659 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 234 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.13 |
ZIP code 90603 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 20,361, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.3 years. Economically, 90603 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $121,222 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90603 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $781,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,324 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 90603 is majority Hispanic (58.12%). Residents are well-educated — 43.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90603 stands at 4.5%, which is near the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 90603 in Whittier, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,361 residents, a median household income of $121,222, and a median home value of $781,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.