City

Wilmington, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥53,678Population
💰$61,440Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$596,100Median Home Value▲ 114% above avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊6.9%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.8%Hispanic: 88.1%Black: 3.8%Asian: 3%Other: 0.7%Race
White3.8%
Hispanic88.1%
Black3.8%
Asian3.0%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.58
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment6.9% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma1,947 (8.1%)
HS Graduate10,117 (42.1%)
Some College2,118 (8.8%)
Associates5,051 (21%)
Bachelors1,748 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree3,075 (12.8%)

Education

No HS: 8.1%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 21%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 12.8%Edu
No HS8.1%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College8.8%
Associates21.0%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate12.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.8%Renter: 64.2%Tenure
Owner35.8%
Renter64.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,440 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$596,100 ▲ 114% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,426/mo
Total Housing Units15,536
Vacant Units577

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
56%
About Wilmington, CA

Wilmington is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 53,678 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Wilmington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,440 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $596,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,426 per month. At 35.8% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Wilmington is less-educated. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (88.07%).

Wilmington, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle 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 Wilmington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90744 53,678 $61,440 $596,100 $1,426 6.9% 20.1% 35.8%