City

Altadena, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥36,402Population
💰$133,840Median HH Income▲ 75% above avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$1,085,000Median Home Value▲ 289% above avg
🎓62.2%College Grads▲ 60% above avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.9%Hispanic: 29.4%Black: 20.3%Asian: 5.6%Other: 6.4%Race
White36.9%
Hispanic29.4%
Black20.3%
Asian5.6%
Other6.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.81
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads62.2% ▲ 60% above avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma392 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,040 (16.2%)
Some College1,206 (4.8%)
Associates3,793 (15.2%)
Bachelors2,451 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree13,056 (52.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 16.2%Some College: 4.8%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 52.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad16.2%
Some College4.8%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate52.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.5%Renter: 19.5%Tenure
Owner80.5%
Renter19.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$133,840 ▲ 75% above avg
Median Home Value$1,085,000 ▲ 289% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,298/mo
Total Housing Units13,335
Vacant Units611

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
63%
About Altadena, CA

Altadena is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 36,402 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Altadena is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $133,840 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Altadena is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,085,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,298 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Altadena is highly educated. 62.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 36.9%.

Altadena, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Altadena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
91001 36,402 $133,840 $1,085,000 $2,298 8.1% 62.2% 80.5%

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