City

Signal Hill, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥11,654Population
💰$102,684Median HH Income▲ 35% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$730,200Median Home Value▲ 162% above avg
🎓46.5%College Grads▲ 20% above avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 25.1%Hispanic: 37.5%Black: 7.5%Asian: 24.8%Other: 3.9%Race
White25.1%
Hispanic37.5%
Black7.5%
Asian24.8%
Other3.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
33%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads46.5% ▲ 20% above avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma595 (7%)
HS Graduate1,195 (14.1%)
Some College591 (7%)
Associates2,149 (25.4%)
Bachelors677 (8%)
Graduate Degree3,257 (38.5%)

Education

No HS: 7%HS Grad: 14.1%Some College: 7%Associates: 25.4%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 38.5%Edu
No HS7.0%
HS Grad14.1%
Some College7.0%
Associates25.4%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate38.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.1%Renter: 47.9%Tenure
Owner52.1%
Renter47.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,684 ▲ 35% above avg
Median Home Value$730,200 ▲ 162% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,817/mo
Total Housing Units5,071
Vacant Units361

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
53%
About Signal Hill, CA

Signal Hill is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,654 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Signal Hill is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,684 is above the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Signal Hill is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $730,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,817 per month.

The population of Signal Hill is well-educated. 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 37.5%.

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

ZIP Codes in Signal Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90755 11,654 $102,684 $730,200 $1,817 5.2% 46.5% 52.1%