90018 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 90018 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90018 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90018 is 5.2%.
| Population | 49,898 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 16,755 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,300 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,275 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $364,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 47.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 83.44% |
90018 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 14,335 | 23.49% |
| Black | 14,408 | 23.61% |
| Hispanic | 29,230 | 47.91% |
| Asian | 2,765 | 4.53% |
| Native American | 188 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 89 | 0.15% |
90018 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 63 | 1.09% |
| Black | 792 | 13.75% |
| Hispanic | 4,848 | 84.17% |
| Asian | 49 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.05% |
90018 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,116 | 5.32% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,001 | 14.3% |
| High School Diploma | 7,185 | 34.24% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,674 | 7.98% |
| GED or Alternate | 605 | 2.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,804 | 22.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,369 | 6.52% |
| Masters Degree | 941 | 4.48% |
| Professional Degree | 140 | 0.67% |
| Doctorate Degree | 149 | 0.71% |