90036 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 90036 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90036 is Asian. The current unemployment level in 90036 is 5.2%.
| Population | 37,713 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 15,107 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 18,334 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 10% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,868 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $886,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 62.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Asian - 31.33% |
90036 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,600 | 62.5% |
| Black | 1,934 | 5.12% |
| Hispanic | 4,614 | 12.22% |
| Asian | 7,529 | 19.94% |
| Native American | 75 | 0.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.01% |
90036 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 214 | 30.31% |
| Black | 73 | 10.34% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 25.78% |
| Asian | 234 | 33.14% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.28% |
90036 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 908 | 3.4% |
| Bachelor Degree | 11,682 | 43.71% |
| High School Diploma | 2,120 | 7.93% |
| No High School Diploma | 128 | 0.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 238 | 0.89% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,007 | 14.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,361 | 5.09% |
| Masters Degree | 3,755 | 14.05% |
| Professional Degree | 1,954 | 7.31% |
| Doctorate Degree | 576 | 2.15% |
