90042 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 90042 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90042 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90042 is 5.2%.
| Population | 59,151 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 13,082 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 19,798 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $81,853 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $391,560 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 50.01% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 89.24% |
90042 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 23,500 | 33.55% |
| Black | 1,270 | 1.81% |
| Hispanic | 35,024 | 50% |
| Asian | 8,264 | 11.8% |
| Native American | 1,977 | 2.82% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.02% |
90042 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 274 | 4.93% |
| Black | 52 | 0.94% |
| Hispanic | 5,019 | 90.38% |
| Asian | 185 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 11 | 0.2% |
90042 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,623 | 5.5% |
| Bachelor Degree | 6,547 | 22.17% |
| High School Diploma | 7,137 | 24.17% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,894 | 6.41% |
| GED or Alternate | 572 | 1.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,524 | 18.71% |
| Associates Degree | 2,729 | 9.24% |
| Masters Degree | 2,382 | 8.07% |
| Professional Degree | 720 | 2.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 402 | 1.36% |
