Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 3.30 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 4,294 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 37,150 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 12,093 (10.5%) |
| Associates | 20,390 (17.6%) |
| Bachelors | 11,528 (10%) |
| Graduate Degree | 30,252 (26.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,697 ▲ 28% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $693,298 ▲ 149% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,890/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 58,796 |
| Vacant Units | 2,481 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Whittier is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 187,139 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.78 years.
Economically, Whittier is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,697 is above the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Whittier is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $693,298, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,889 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Whittier is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (72.59%).
Whittier, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90601 | 30,472 | $102,267 | $729,000 | $1,862 | 6.8% | 42.0% | 62.1% |
| 90602 | 25,823 | $67,259 | $729,300 | $1,719 | 6.0% | 35.3% | 39.3% |
| 90603 | 20,361 | $121,222 | $781,000 | $2,324 | 4.5% | 43.5% | 78.9% |
| 90604 | 39,378 | $101,104 | $684,400 | $1,809 | 3.3% | 34.6% | 63.8% |
| 90605 | 39,224 | $100,825 | $662,000 | $1,861 | 5.5% | 35.6% | 68.0% |
| 90606 | 31,881 | $94,904 | $623,500 | $1,913 | 4.1% | 28.0% | 70.7% |