City

Paramount, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥52,546Population
💰$70,912Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$500,400Median Home Value▲ 79% above avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 4.5%Hispanic: 82.3%Black: 8.6%Asian: 2.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White4.5%
Hispanic82.3%
Black8.6%
Asian2.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
11%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.64
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma3,121 (11.7%)
HS Graduate10,191 (38.1%)
Some College2,839 (10.6%)
Associates4,052 (15.2%)
Bachelors2,230 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree4,307 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 11.7%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS11.7%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College10.6%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.4%Renter: 56.6%Tenure
Owner43.4%
Renter56.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
50%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,912 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$500,400 ▲ 79% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,772/mo
Total Housing Units14,585
Vacant Units237

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
54%
About Paramount, CA

Paramount is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 52,546 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Paramount is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,912 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Paramount is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $500,400, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,772 per month.

The population of Paramount is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (82.32%).

Paramount, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Paramount
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90723 52,546 $70,912 $500,400 $1,772 5.6% 24.5% 43.4%