| ZIP Code | 90638 |
|---|---|
| City | La Mirada |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 714 |
| Elevation | 152 ft |
| Latitude | 33.902045 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.008961 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs ↑ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 17% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 640 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,798 (22.3%) |
| Some College | 2,933 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 4,849 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 2,933 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,347 (40.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $110,606 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $765,100 ▲ 174% above avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,052/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,459 |
| Vacant Units | 339 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,459 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 339 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 90638 is located in La Mirada, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 45,714, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.7 years. Economically, 90638 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $110,606 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90638 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $765,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,052 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 90638 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 46.0%. Residents are well-educated — 50.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90638 stands at 4.1%, which is below 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 90638 in La Mirada, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,714 residents, a median household income of $110,606, and a median home value of $765,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.