90501 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 90501 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90501 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90501 is 5.2%.
| Population | 42,536 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 7,541 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,312 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 4.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $80,816 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $378,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 41.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 52.3% |
90501 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 12,810 | 27.59% |
| Black | 2,295 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic | 19,455 | 41.9% |
| Asian | 11,709 | 25.22% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 74 | 0.16% |
90501 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 676 | 16.19% |
| Black | 182 | 4.36% |
| Hispanic | 2,343 | 56.12% |
| Asian | 937 | 22.44% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 30 | 0.72% |
90501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,203 | 5.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,965 | 25.97% |
| High School Diploma | 5,264 | 22.92% |
| No High School Diploma | 877 | 3.82% |
| GED or Alternate | 477 | 2.08% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,332 | 18.86% |
| Associates Degree | 2,416 | 10.52% |
| Masters Degree | 1,764 | 7.68% |
| Professional Degree | 479 | 2.09% |
| Doctorate Degree | 191 | 0.83% |
