90638 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 90638 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90638 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90638 is 5.3%.
| Population | 46,170 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 5,930 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,332 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $97,838 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $331,040 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (January 2025) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 40.02% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 65.80% |
90638 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 21,324 | 40.01% |
| Black | 633 | 1.19% |
| Hispanic | 21,055 | 39.51% |
| Asian | 9,974 | 18.71% |
| Native American | 296 | 0.56% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 14 | 0.03% |
90638 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 907 | 15.95% |
| Black | 122 | 2.15% |
| Hispanic | 3,903 | 68.65% |
| Asian | 720 | 12.66% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.25% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 19 | 0.33% |
90638 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,923 | 6.84% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,550 | 19.73% |
| High School Diploma | 7,261 | 25.82% |
| No High School Diploma | 777 | 2.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 586 | 2.08% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,974 | 21.24% |
| Associates Degree | 3,015 | 10.72% |
| Masters Degree | 2,286 | 8.13% |
| Professional Degree | 432 | 1.54% |
| Doctorate Degree | 322 | 1.14% |