90061 ZIP Code — Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90061 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 2.71 square miles and serves a population of 28,646 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/323/213.

About ZIP code 90061

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $513,300. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $56,837. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 36% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 90061 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,646

population

2.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

90061 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 90061

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90061. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Los Angeles	Acceptable
Los Angeles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

90059 Los Angeles (1.6 mi) 90222 Compton (2.3 mi) 90247 Gardena (2.3 mi) 90044 Los Angeles (2.5 mi) 90002 Los Angeles (2.5 mi) 90248 Gardena (2.8 mi) 90249 Gardena (2.9 mi) 90003 Los Angeles (3 mi) 90047 Los Angeles (3 mi) 90303 Inglewood (3.4 mi) 90220 Compton (3.7 mi) 90001 Los Angeles (4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,646
Population density	10,570 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	2.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.9206
Longitude	-118.2739
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	310/323/213

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

28,646

Population

10,570

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

$56,837

Median household income

$22,274

Per capita income

$513,300

Median home value

$1,393

Median monthly rent

40.4%

Home ownership

23.9%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

3,605

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,024

Under 5

1,110

1,120

5–9

1,215

1,155

10–14

1,252

926

15–19

1,004

1,006

20–24

1,091

2,202

25–34

2,388

1,849

35–44

2,006

1,518

45–54

1,646

627

55–59

681

745

60–64

808

1,109

65–74

1,203

265

75–84

287

196

85+

213

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	8,031	28.0%
18 and over	20,615	72.0%
65 and over	3,273	11.4%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 31%

Other race 20%

Black or African American 18.4%

White 15.5%

Two or more races 12.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	12,877	31%
Other race	8,285	20%
Black or African American	7,639	18.4%
White	6,444	15.5%
Two or more races	5,092	12.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	943	2.3%
Asian	240	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.4%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.8%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.8%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$56,837

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%

$50k–$100k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 3.5%

$300k–$500k 36.6%

$500k–$1M 50.5%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$513,300
Median rent / month	$1,393
Owner occupied	40.4%
Renter occupied	59.6%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	53.7%
Large apartment buildings	8.4%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	10.1%
1960–1969	16.4%
1950–1959	17.1%
1940–1949	16.5%
1939 or earlier	17.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.0%
1 bedroom	14.7%
2 bedrooms	36.9%
3 bedrooms	30.7%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.9%
1 vehicle	34.2%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	55.0%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	14.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,567	33.5%
Cohabiting couple	498	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,857	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2,744	35.8%
Households with children under 18	3,448	45.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,205	28.8%
Average household size	3.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.5%	47.0%
Married	34.5%	31.6%
Separated	1.4%	4.9%
Widowed	5.6%	6.7%
Divorced	8.0%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 24.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	60.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	237	3.1%
Kindergarten	332	4.3%
Elementary school	3,845	49.8%
High school	1,831	23.7%
College / grad school	1,481	19.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Professional & management 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Other services 6.5%

Construction 6.3%

Wholesale trade 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.2%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	13.0%
Public transit	6.5%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.0%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 23.9%

Under 18 years 32.0%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 32.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.1%
Retirement income	11.2%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	7.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	31.3%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	18.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	3.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.8%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.4%
Visited dentist	45.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	470	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	11.6%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.0%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	13.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,512	92.6%
Spanish	9,635	36.3%
Other Indo-European	9,471	35.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.0%
Other languages	103	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,667	68.7%
Born in same state	19,490	68.0%
Born in different state	17,310	60.4%
Foreign born	177	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	8,979	31.3%
Not a US citizen	2,607	29.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	528	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	18	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	26.8%
Internet access	93.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90061

What city is ZIP code 90061 in?

ZIP code 90061 is primarily assigned to Los Angeles, California.

What county is ZIP code 90061 in?

ZIP code 90061 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90061?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 90061 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 90061 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 90061 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90061?

24% of residents in ZIP code 90061 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 90061?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 90061 in?

ZIP code 90061 observes the PST timezone.