City

Cerritos, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥48,607Population
💰$133,300Median HH Income▲ 75% above avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$906,500Median Home Value▲ 225% above avg
🎓65.5%College Grads▲ 69% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.7%Hispanic: 15.1%Black: 6.4%Asian: 61.5%Other: 4.2%Race
White11.7%
Hispanic15.1%
Black6.4%
Asian61.5%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.05
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads65.5% ▲ 69% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma603 (1.8%)
HS Graduate4,957 (14.5%)
Some College1,751 (5.1%)
Associates4,454 (13.1%)
Bachelors2,777 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree19,583 (57.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 14.5%Some College: 5.1%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 57.4%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad14.5%
Some College5.1%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate57.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
92%

Financials

Median HH Income$133,300 ▲ 75% above avg
Median Home Value$906,500 ▲ 225% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,910/mo
Total Housing Units16,160
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
51%
About Cerritos, CA

Cerritos is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 48,607 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Cerritos is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $133,300 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cerritos is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $906,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,910 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cerritos is highly educated. 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority Asian (61.54%).

Cerritos, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Cerritos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90703 48,607 $133,300 $906,500 $2,910 4.9% 65.5% 74.5%