90606 ZIP Code — Whittier, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90606 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 3.79 square miles and serves a population of 31,717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90606
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 $592,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $86,596. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 90606 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
31,717
population
3.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whittier | Acceptable |
| Whittier | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90660 Pico Rivera (1.3 mi)
90602 Whittier (2.2 mi)
90601 Whittier (2.7 mi)
90601 Whittier (2.7 mi)
90640 Montebello (3.1 mi)
90240 Downey (3.6 mi)
90605 Whittier (3.7 mi)
90670 Santa Fe Springs (4 mi)
91733 South El Monte (4.4 mi)
90241 Downey (4.6 mi)
90604 Whittier (4.6 mi)
90603 Whittier (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,717 |
| Population density | 8,369 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9815 |
| Longitude | -118.0644 |
| 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 | 31.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
31,717
Population
8,369
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$86,596
Median household income
$28,991
Per capita income
$592,600
Median home value
$1,779
Median monthly rent
70.1%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
6,301
Housing units
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
855
Under 5
876
998
5–9
1,024
923
10–14
946
999
15–19
1,025
880
20–24
903
2,644
25–34
2,712
2,086
35–44
2,139
2,065
45–54
2,118
1,131
55–59
1,161
730
60–64
749
1,200
65–74
1,231
841
75–84
862
306
85+
313
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,891 | 21.7% |
| 18 and over | 24,826 | 78.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,753 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
39.5%
Other race
31.2%
White
16.6%
Two or more races
8.9%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 20,721 | 39.5% |
| Other race | 16,381 | 31.2% |
| White | 8,692 | 16.6% |
| Two or more races | 4,657 | 8.9% |
| Asian | 1,071 | 2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 484 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 413 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.3% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
3.7%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
15.1%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
22.7%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k+
8.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.6% |
| Median income | $86,596 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
1.6%
$300k–$500k
21.1%
$500k–$1M
70.8%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $592,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,779 |
| Owner occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter occupied | 29.9% |
| Vacant | 2.8% |
| Single-family detached | 79.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.7% |
| Mobile homes | 3.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 39.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 27.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% |
| 3 or more | 39.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 79.3% |
| Electricity | 13.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Solar | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 4.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,671 | 54.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 663 | 7.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,247 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,064 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,375 | 39.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,288 | 38.0% |
| Average household size | 3.62 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.6% | 36.4% |
| Married | 46.2% | 42.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
HS graduate
29.3%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
12.5%
Graduate / professional
4.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 277 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 504 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,657 | 35.3% |
| High school | 1,694 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,399 | 31.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.1%
Manufacturing
13.0%
Retail trade
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Professional & management
10.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Construction
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Public administration
5.0%
Wholesale trade
4.8%
Other services
3.5%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.1% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 19.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.4% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.4% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 2.6% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 8.9% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
4.3%
Female-led households
20.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| High blood pressure | 24.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 16.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 16.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 23.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 697 | 2.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.2% |
| 65 and over | 25.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.0% |
| Public insurance | 37.7% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 29,986 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 5,175 | 17.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,904 | 16.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 200 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,717 | 74.8% |
| Born in same state | 23,527 | 74.2% |
| Born in different state | 22,172 | 69.9% |
| Foreign born | 190 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,000 | 25.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,722 | 59.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,354 | 4.3% |
| French | 417 | 1.3% |
| Italian | 379 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 53 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 33 | 0.1% |
| English | 31 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 23 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.3% |
| Internet access | 97.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90606
What city is ZIP code 90606 in?
ZIP code 90606 is primarily assigned to Whittier, California.
What county is ZIP code 90606 in?
ZIP code 90606 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90606?
The median home value in ZIP code 90606 is $592,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 90606?
ZIP code 90606 has an estimated population of 31,717 residents, with a density of 8,360 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90606?
The median household income in ZIP code 90606 is $86,596, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90606 in?
ZIP code 90606 observes the PST timezone.