90044 ZIP Code — Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90044 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 5.10 square miles and serves a population of 98,990 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 323/310/213.

About ZIP code 90044

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 $551,800. Renters make up the majority at 70%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $48,386. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% 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 90044 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

98,990

population

5.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

90044 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 90044

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Los Angeles	Acceptable
Los Angeles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

90047 Los Angeles (1 mi) 90003 Los Angeles (1.3 mi) 90305 Inglewood (2.3 mi) 90061 Los Angeles (2.5 mi) 90303 Inglewood (2.6 mi) 90002 Los Angeles (2.7 mi) 90001 Los Angeles (2.9 mi) 90311 Inglewood (3.4 mi) 90043 Los Angeles (3.5 mi) 90037 Los Angeles (3.5 mi) 90059 Los Angeles (3.5 mi) 90062 Los Angeles (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	98,990
Population density	19,410 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	5.10 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.9531
Longitude	-118.2920
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	323/310/213

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

98,990

Population

19,410

People per sq mi

31.2

Median age

$48,386

Median household income

$19,333

Per capita income

$551,800

Median home value

$1,397

Median monthly rent

30.4%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

10.3%

Unemployment

9,732

Housing units

10.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

3,480

Under 5

3,722

3,925

5–9

4,198

4,177

10–14

4,467

4,207

15–19

4,499

3,489

20–24

3,731

7,161

25–34

7,659

6,610

35–44

7,070

5,543

45–54

5,928

2,519

55–59

2,694

2,148

60–64

2,297

2,659

65–74

2,844

1,415

75–84

1,514

500

85+

534

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29,348	29.6%
18 and over	69,642	70.4%
65 and over	9,466	9.6%
Median age	31.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 32.7%

Other race 22.1%

Black or African American 21.1%

White 11.5%

Two or more races 11.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.6%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	48,058	32.7%
Other race	32,436	22.1%
Black or African American	30,985	21.1%
White	16,893	11.5%
Two or more races	16,664	11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	995	0.7%
Asian	899	0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	118	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.8%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	2.2%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 8.2%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	8.2%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$48,386

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 1.3%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 3.3%

$300k–$500k 32.6%

$500k–$1M 55.6%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$551,800
Median rent / month	$1,397
Owner occupied	30.4%
Renter occupied	69.6%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	41.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.0%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	15.0%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	23.5%
2 bedrooms	37.8%
3 bedrooms	25.8%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.6%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	26.9%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.7%
Electricity	22.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	10.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	8,700	31.4%
Cohabiting couple	3,000	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	4,479	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	11,559	41.7%
Households with children under 18	13,225	47.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	7,451	26.9%
Average household size	3.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.7%	54.4%
Married	32.8%	27.1%
Separated	2.5%	4.8%
Widowed	2.1%	7.0%
Divorced	5.9%	6.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 21.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,468	5.0%
Kindergarten	1,329	4.6%
Elementary school	13,163	45.1%
High school	7,064	24.2%
College / grad school	6,139	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Transportation & utilities 11.6%

Professional & management 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Retail trade 10.7%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Construction 7.9%

Other services 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	10.5%
Public transit	9.1%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.9

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.1%
Retirement income	12.0%
Supplemental Security	12.1%
Cash public assistance	8.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	26.4%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	18.7%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	3.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	26.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.7%
Visited dentist	43.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,404	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	31.5%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	91,788	92.7%
Spanish	32,592	35.5%
Other Indo-European	32,039	34.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	115	0.1%
Other languages	360	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	65,768	66.4%
Born in same state	65,072	65.7%
Born in different state	56,854	57.4%
Foreign born	696	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	33,222	33.6%
Not a US citizen	9,919	29.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,017	3%
Italian	265	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	173	0.2%
Dutch	14	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.0%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90044

What part of Los Angeles is ZIP code 90044?

ZIP code 90044 covers a portion of Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County.

What county is ZIP code 90044 in?

ZIP code 90044 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90044?

Approximately 36% of households in ZIP code 90044 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 90044 mostly rentals?

70% of occupied units in ZIP code 90044 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90044?

27% of residents in ZIP code 90044 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 90044?

10% 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 90044 in?

ZIP code 90044 observes the PST timezone.