90242 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 90242 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90242 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90242 is 5.3%.
| Population | 41,685 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 9,374 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,052 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $75,005 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $340,240 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 60.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 90.05% |
90242 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 16,686 | 30.51% |
| Black | 2,136 | 3.91% |
| Hispanic | 32,838 | 60.04% |
| Asian | 2,399 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 408 | 0.75% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 231 | 0.42% |
90242 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 245 | 3.6% |
| Black | 222 | 3.26% |
| Hispanic | 6,171 | 90.63% |
| Asian | 144 | 2.11% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 17 | 0.25% |
90242 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,523 | 7.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,315 | 16.41% |
| High School Diploma | 6,287 | 31.12% |
| No High School Diploma | 692 | 3.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 847 | 4.19% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,183 | 20.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,996 | 9.88% |
| Masters Degree | 997 | 4.94% |
| Professional Degree | 258 | 1.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 103 | 0.51% |