| ZIP Code | 90604 |
|---|---|
| City | Whittier |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 562 |
| Elevation | 203 ft |
| Latitude | 33.927691 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.013828 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.36 |
| Below Poverty | 5.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 613 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,044 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 2,323 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 4,886 (20.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,384 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,004 (24.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $101,104 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $684,400 ▲ 145% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,809/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,103 |
| Vacant Units | 473 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.36 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,103 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 473 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 36.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.36 |
ZIP code 90604 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 39,378, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.2 years. Economically, 90604 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $101,104 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90604 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $684,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,809 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 90604 is majority Hispanic (68.19%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.9%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90604 stands at 3.3%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 90604 in Whittier, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 39,378 residents, a median household income of $101,104, and a median home value of $684,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.