90221 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 90221 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90221 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90221 is 5.2%.
| Population | 52,119 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 9,729 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,458 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $57,610 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $405,760 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 62.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 85.92% |
90221 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,146 | 19.46% |
| Black | 10,352 | 16.59% |
| Hispanic | 38,927 | 62.38% |
| Asian | 600 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 232 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 148 | 0.24% |
90221 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 15 | 0.17% |
| Black | 1,075 | 12.11% |
| Hispanic | 7,708 | 86.86% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 57 | 0.64% |
90221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,079 | 7.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 951 | 6.23% |
| High School Diploma | 6,430 | 42.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,144 | 7.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 439 | 2.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,676 | 24.09% |
| Associates Degree | 1,116 | 7.31% |
| Masters Degree | 338 | 2.21% |
| Professional Degree | 50 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.25% |
