City

Lawndale, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥32,379Population
💰$86,736Median HH Income▲ 14% above avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$745,700Median Home Value▲ 167% above avg
🎓33.8%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊8.6%Unemployment▲ 76% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 15.9%Hispanic: 65.3%Black: 5.3%Asian: 9.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White15.9%
Hispanic65.3%
Black5.3%
Asian9.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
30%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.11
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads33.8% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment8.6% ▲ 76% above avg
No HS Diploma1,548 (8.1%)
HS Graduate6,289 (32.9%)
Some College1,973 (10.3%)
Associates2,869 (15%)
Bachelors1,416 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree5,047 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 8.1%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS8.1%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College10.3%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.7%Renter: 56.3%Tenure
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
87%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,736 ▲ 14% above avg
Median Home Value$745,700 ▲ 167% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,877/mo
Total Housing Units10,787
Vacant Units457

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
53%
About Lawndale, CA

Lawndale is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 32,379 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Lawndale is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,736 is near the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lawndale is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $745,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,877 per month.

The population of Lawndale is moderately educated. 33.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (65.31%).

Lawndale, 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 Lawndale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90260 32,379 $86,736 $745,700 $1,877 8.6% 33.8% 43.7%

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