90605 ZIP Code — Whittier, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90605 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 6.39 square miles and serves a population of 41,427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90605
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $632,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $94,200.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,427
population
6.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90605 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90605
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whittier | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90604 Whittier (1 mi)
90603 Whittier (1.2 mi)
90602 Whittier (1.7 mi)
90639 La Mirada (2.8 mi)
90670 Santa Fe Springs (2.9 mi)
90638 La Mirada (3.2 mi)
90631 La Habra (3.4 mi)
90606 Whittier (3.7 mi)
90601 Whittier (3.9 mi)
90601 Whittier (3.9 mi)
91745 Hacienda Heights (4.2 mi)
90650 Norwalk (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,427 |
| Population density | 6,483 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9470 |
| Longitude | -118.0153 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 562 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.8% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
41,427
Population
6,483
People per sq mi
36.0
Median age
$94,200
Median household income
$31,871
Per capita income
$632,300
Median home value
$1,752
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
8.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
7,869
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,253
Under 5
1,235
1,315
5–9
1,295
1,483
10–14
1,462
1,333
15–19
1,313
1,713
20–24
1,688
3,086
25–34
3,041
2,750
35–44
2,709
2,922
45–54
2,879
1,432
55–59
1,411
1,115
60–64
1,099
1,428
65–74
1,407
756
75–84
744
281
85+
277
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,459 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 31,968 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,893 | 11.8% |
| Median age | 36.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
36.1%
Other race
27.5%
White
20.7%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian
4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 23,418 | 36.1% |
| Other race | 17,830 | 27.5% |
| White | 13,428 | 20.7% |
| Two or more races | 6,260 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 2,613 | 4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 648 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 475 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 173 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.8% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
1.5%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
7.2%
$50k–$75k
13.9%
$75k–$100k
16.1%
$100k–$150k
21.0%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k+
13.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.3% |
| $200k+ | 13.9% |
| Median income | $94,200 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$150k–$200k
1.3%
$200k–$300k
1.8%
$300k–$500k
13.7%
$500k–$1M
73.3%
$1M+
8.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $632,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,752 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 4.4% |
| Single-family detached | 83.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 50.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% |
| 3 or more | 44.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 77.4% |
| Electricity | 17.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,453 | 59.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 551 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,629 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,284 | 20.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,559 | 41.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,505 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 3.76 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.2% | 35.6% |
| Married | 47.6% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
28.7%
Some college, no degree
22.3%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
14.7%
Graduate / professional
8.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 545 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 555 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,891 | 36.2% |
| High school | 2,276 | 21.2% |
| College / grad school | 3,468 | 32.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.4%
Retail trade
11.9%
Professional & management
11.1%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Construction
7.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Public administration
6.3%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Other services
4.6%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.1% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 6.2% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.3 |
Poverty
All people
8.6%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
11.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 24.0% |
| High cholesterol | 26.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 15.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.4% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 21.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.6% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,001 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 32.8% |
| No insurance | 8.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,939 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 6,570 | 16.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 5,815 | 14.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 259 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 482 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,663 | 76.4% |
| Born in same state | 31,449 | 75.9% |
| Born in different state | 29,332 | 70.8% |
| Foreign born | 214 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,764 | 23.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,583 | 57.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,659 | 4% |
| French | 914 | 2.2% |
| Italian | 760 | 1.8% |
| English | 241 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 235 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 77 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 19 | 0% |
| German | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.4% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90605
What city is ZIP code 90605 in?
ZIP code 90605 is primarily assigned to Whittier, California.
What county is ZIP code 90605 in?
ZIP code 90605 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90605?
The median home value in ZIP code 90605 is $632,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 90605?
ZIP code 90605 has an estimated population of 41,427 residents, with a density of 6,487 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90605?
The median household income in ZIP code 90605 is $94,200, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90605 in?
ZIP code 90605 observes the PST timezone.