City

South Gate, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥91,719Population
💰$71,379Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$608,500Median Home Value▲ 118% above avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 41% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.5%Hispanic: 94.9%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.4%Race
White2.5%
Hispanic94.9%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.70
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 41% above avg
No HS Diploma4,889 (11.1%)
HS Graduate17,270 (39.1%)
Some College5,179 (11.7%)
Associates6,616 (15%)
Bachelors3,330 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree6,936 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 11.1%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS11.1%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College11.7%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.4%Renter: 55.6%Tenure
Owner44.4%
Renter55.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
77%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,379 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$608,500 ▲ 118% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,471/mo
Total Housing Units25,395
Vacant Units604

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
19%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
58%
About South Gate, CA

South Gate is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 91,719 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, South Gate is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,379 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in South Gate is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $608,500, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,471 per month.

The population of South Gate is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (94.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Gate
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90280 91,719 $71,379 $608,500 $1,471 6.9% 23.2% 44.4%