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Zip Code 90501 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    42,363
  • Density
    7,533 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $518,200
  • Med. Rent
    $1,170

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 90501 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#339 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 1630
#925 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 7,533
#950 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Median Home Value 518200
#1,006 Top Zip Codes With The Lowest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 42%
#1,286 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population 42363 Residents

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 90501 is 42,363 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.07 | Zip Code 90501 land area is 5.6238 sq. miles | Population density is 7,532.81 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 35.2
Median Age - Male 35.1
Median Age - Female 35.2

Median age of zip code 90501 is 4.3% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 5.4% lower compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 90501 is 2% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 2% lower compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 90501 median age is 6.9% lower in comparison to nearby zip codes and 8.6% lower compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 17597
Black or African American population 2191
Asian population 10387
American Indian and Alaska Native population 131
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 71
Other population 9474

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.7% Czech 0.2%
Danish 0.3% Dutch 1%
English 5.3% French No Basque 2%
French Canadian 0.4% German 7.4%
Greek 0.4% Hungarian 0.3%
Irish 5.5% Italian 3.5%
Lithuanian 0.1% Norwegian 1.1%
Polish 1.2% Portuguese 0.2%
Russian 0.6% Scotch-Irish 0.8%
Scottish 0.8% Slovak 0%
Subsaharan African 0.3% Swedish 1.1%
Swiss 0.1% Ukrainian 0.2%
USA 3.1% Welsh 0.4%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0.3% Other Ancestries 66.9%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 10322
Married couples 70.33%
Other couples 29.67%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 20.79% 25.85%
$30,000 and $50,000 16.7% 17.29%
$50,000 and $100,000 31.53% 31.56%
$100,000 and $200,000 25.24% 20.77%
$200,000 or more 5.74% 4.53%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 45.01%
Spanish language 34.59%
Other European language 2.27%
Asian language 17.26%
Other language 0.89%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 14312
Detached housing units 47.47%
Attached housing units 8.13%
2 units 3.25%
3 - 4 units 10.06%
5 - 9 units 9.7%
10 - 19 units 7.27%
20 - 49 units 6.62%
50 or more units 4.21%
Mobile homes 3.28%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 89.47%
Use public transportation 4.99%
Use Motorcycle 0.06%
Use bicycle 1.11%
Walk to work 1.17%
Work at home 3.19%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 3.25%
Attend Public School 18.54%
Attend college undergraduate program 7.97%
Attent graduate studies 0.97%
Not enrolled in school 69.27%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 12.17%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 9.65%
High school diploma 20.93%
Some college, no degree 22.01%
Associate degree 9.61%
Bachelor's degree 23.72%
Graduate or professional degree 1.9%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 1,630
Wholesale Trade 281
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 218
Retail Trade 145
Health Care and Social Assistance 131
Manufacturing 129
Other Services (except Public Administration) 124
Construction 116
Accommodation and Food Services 105
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 86
Finance and Insurance 80
Transportation and Warehousing 68
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 64
Information 34
Educational Services 18
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 15
Management of Companies and Enterprises 15
Industries not classified 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 93.89%
Housing vacant 6.11%
Housing occupied by owner 45.75%
Housing occupied by tenant 54.25%
Total Rented Units 7764
Median Contract Gross Rent $1,084
Median Gross Rent $1,170
Median Home Value $518,200

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 90501 median gross rent is 7.93% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $860
1 Bedroom $1,040
2 Bedrooms $1,300
3 Bedrooms $1,750
4 Bedrooms $2,100
AVERAGE RENT $1,410

Average rent in zip code 90501 ($1,410.00) is 19% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 50.8% higher compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 90501 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 19.4% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 19.2% lower, two bedroom rent is 19% lower, three bedroom rent is 18.8% lower, four bedroom rent is 19% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 15243
Detached housing units 46.34%
Attached housing units 7.9%
2 units 3.23%
3 - 4 units 9.76%
5 - 9 units 9.45%
10 - 19 units 7.73%
20 - 49 units 7.5%
50 or more units 4.63%
Mobile homes 3.46%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $24,156,200
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $20,191,600
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $3,964,600

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