90008 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 90008 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90008 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90008 is 5.2%.
| Population | 33,076 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 8,647 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,085 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,379 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $414,300 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 63.21% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 54.12% |
90008 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 3,221 | 9.93% |
| Black | 20,459 | 63.07% |
| Hispanic | 7,187 | 22.16% |
| Asian | 1,298 | 4% |
| Native American | 203 | 0.63% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 68 | 0.21% |
90008 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23 | 0.99% |
| Black | 995 | 43% |
| Hispanic | 1,281 | 55.36% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.26% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.26% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
90008 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,405 | 7.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,428 | 17.3% |
| High School Diploma | 5,023 | 25.35% |
| No High School Diploma | 820 | 4.14% |
| GED or Alternate | 312 | 1.57% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,674 | 23.59% |
| Associates Degree | 2,008 | 10.14% |
| Masters Degree | 1,610 | 8.13% |
| Professional Degree | 348 | 1.76% |
| Doctorate Degree | 183 | 0.92% |