90016 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 90016 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90016 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90016 is 5.2%.
| Population | 47,309 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 12,772 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 17,051 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,659 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $382,070 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 44.59% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 64.03% |
90016 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,100 | 28.53% |
| Black | 12,997 | 23.03% |
| Hispanic | 25,152 | 44.57% |
| Asian | 2,070 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 34 | 0.06% |
90016 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 123 | 2.92% |
| Black | 1,279 | 30.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,756 | 65.51% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.52% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.12% |
90016 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,331 | 6.08% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,337 | 15.25% |
| High School Diploma | 6,593 | 30.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 999 | 4.57% |
| GED or Alternate | 412 | 1.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,853 | 26.75% |
| Associates Degree | 1,767 | 8.07% |
| Masters Degree | 1,202 | 5.49% |
| Professional Degree | 253 | 1.16% |
| Doctorate Degree | 136 | 0.62% |
