90278 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 90278 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90278 is White. The current unemployment level in 90278 is 5.2%.
| Population | 42,536 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 11,946 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,003 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 17.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $132,479 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $422,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 63.06% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 38.87% |
90278 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 27,219 | 62.79% |
| Black | 1,174 | 2.71% |
| Hispanic | 6,983 | 16.11% |
| Asian | 7,691 | 17.74% |
| Native American | 95 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 184 | 0.42% |
90278 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,540 | 45.98% |
| Black | 117 | 3.49% |
| Hispanic | 1,068 | 31.89% |
| Asian | 611 | 18.24% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 7 | 0.21% |
90278 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,599 | 5.66% |
| Bachelor Degree | 10,607 | 37.52% |
| High School Diploma | 2,941 | 10.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 538 | 1.9% |
| GED or Alternate | 358 | 1.27% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,898 | 13.79% |
| Associates Degree | 2,245 | 7.94% |
| Masters Degree | 4,181 | 14.79% |
| Professional Degree | 1,292 | 4.57% |
| Doctorate Degree | 613 | 2.17% |
