City

Hawthorne, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥94,991Population
💰$74,923Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.0Median Age
🏠$827,600Median Home Value▲ 197% above avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 11.2%Hispanic: 54.6%Black: 22.6%Asian: 7.3%Other: 2.9%Race
White11.2%
Hispanic54.6%
Black22.6%
Asian7.3%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
33%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma2,937 (5.4%)
HS Graduate15,989 (29.1%)
Some College5,478 (10%)
Associates10,093 (18.4%)
Bachelors4,439 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree15,948 (29.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 10%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College10.0%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 31.8%Renter: 68.2%Tenure
Owner31.8%
Renter68.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,923 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$827,600 ▲ 197% above avg
Home/Income Ratio11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,723/mo
Total Housing Units34,105
Vacant Units1,393

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
55%
About Hawthorne, CA

Hawthorne is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 94,991 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34 years.

Economically, Hawthorne is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,923 is near the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Hawthorne is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $827,600, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,723 per month. At 31.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Hawthorne is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (54.6%).

Hawthorne, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 Hawthorne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90250 94,991 $74,923 $827,600 $1,723 7.9% 37.2% 31.8%