90601 ZIP Code — Whittier, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90601 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 10.60 square miles and serves a population of 30,667 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90601
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $708,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $96,209.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
30,667
population
10.60
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whittier | Acceptable |
| Whittier | Acceptable |
| Whittier | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90602 Whittier (2.4 mi)
90602 Whittier (2.4 mi)
91745 Hacienda Heights (2.5 mi)
91745 Hacienda Heights (2.5 mi)
90606 Whittier (2.7 mi)
90606 Whittier (2.7 mi)
91733 South El Monte (3.2 mi)
91733 South El Monte (3.2 mi)
91746 La Puente (3.3 mi)
91746 La Puente (3.3 mi)
90660 Pico Rivera (3.6 mi)
90660 Pico Rivera (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,667 |
| Population density | 2,893 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.60 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.0033 |
| Longitude | -118.0261 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 562 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
30,667
Population
2,893
People per sq mi
39.7
Median age
$96,209
Median household income
$41,017
Per capita income
$708,400
Median home value
$1,745
Median monthly rent
59.1%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
6,754
Housing units
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
790
Under 5
884
778
5–9
871
812
10–14
909
831
15–19
931
955
20–24
1,069
1,879
25–34
2,105
2,199
35–44
2,462
1,771
45–54
1,983
1,101
55–59
1,233
868
60–64
971
1,463
65–74
1,638
668
75–84
749
352
85+
395
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,056 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 24,611 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,265 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 39.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
32.7%
White
25.7%
Other race
25%
Two or more races
9.6%
Asian
4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Black or African American
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,911 | 32.7% |
| White | 11,727 | 25.7% |
| Other race | 11,409 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 4,372 | 9.6% |
| Asian | 1,875 | 4.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 994 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 263 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.4% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.9% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
2.7%
$35k–$50k
10.4%
$50k–$75k
12.3%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k+
11.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 15.4% |
| $200k+ | 11.9% |
| Median income | $96,209 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
1.0%
$150k–$200k
0.2%
$200k–$300k
1.1%
$300k–$500k
10.5%
$500k–$1M
74.2%
$1M+
10.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $708,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,745 |
| Owner occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter occupied | 40.9% |
| Vacant | 3.3% |
| Single-family detached | 61.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.3% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 20.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 31.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.1% |
| Electricity | 24.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 2.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,525 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 869 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,517 | 14.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,901 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,118 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,707 | 34.3% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 34.3% |
| Married | 51.7% | 46.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
24.6%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
9.0%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 249 | 3.4% |
| Kindergarten | 432 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,416 | 32.7% |
| High school | 1,504 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,785 | 37.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Professional & management
11.8%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Retail trade
9.0%
Public administration
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Wholesale trade
6.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
4.5%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.0% |
| Service | 13.3% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 11.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 20.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.5% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
11.6%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
10.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| High blood pressure | 25.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.4% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 15.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.3% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 917 | 3.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.8% |
| Public insurance | 31.4% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,993 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 3,075 | 10.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,614 | 9.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 334 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,620 | 83.5% |
| Born in same state | 25,417 | 82.9% |
| Born in different state | 23,074 | 75.2% |
| Foreign born | 203 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,047 | 16.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,563 | 70.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,138 | 3.7% |
| Arab | 1,123 | 3.7% |
| French | 1,078 | 3.5% |
| English | 384 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 134 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 55 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 33 | 0.1% |
| German | 28 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.3% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90601
What city is ZIP code 90601 in?
ZIP code 90601 is primarily assigned to Whittier, California.
What county is ZIP code 90601 in?
ZIP code 90601 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90601?
The median home value in ZIP code 90601 is $708,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 90601?
ZIP code 90601 has an estimated population of 30,667 residents, with a density of 2,893 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90601?
The median household income in ZIP code 90601 is $96,209, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90601 in?
ZIP code 90601 observes the PST timezone.