ZIP Code 90024: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 51,675 Household income: $76,583 Rent: $2,669

Overview

Total population
51,675
Rent
$2,669
Year built
1975
Household income
$76,583
Per capita income
$54,610
Poverty rate
26.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
66.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Los Angeles County
City
Los Angeles
Total population
51,675
Adults over 25
22,483
Total households
16,771
Household size
2.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$76,583
Per capita income
$54,610
Poverty rate
26.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
66.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,669
Year built
1975
Households that rent
67.5%
Households that own
32.5%
Rooms per home (all homes)
3.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
50%
Black
5.4%
Asian
26.6%
Two or more races
10.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
14%
Not Hispanic or Latino
86%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
14,998 (70.3%)
Commute time to work
21 mins
Work from home
6,335 (29.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
13.7%
High school graduate or GED
8.3%
Some college or associate degree
4.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
73.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 90024 with: Los Angeles County, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 90024

Total population51,675
Rent$2,669
Year built1975
Household income$76,583
Per capita income$54,610
Poverty rate26.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Los Angeles County, CA

Total population9,808,667
Rent$1,954
Year built1965
Household income$90,112
Per capita income$45,792
Poverty rate13.7%
Unemployment rate5.7%

Los Angeles, CA

Total population3,857,263
Rent$1,933
Year built1965
Household income$81,939
Per capita income$47,685
Poverty rate16.5%
Unemployment rate5.9%

Los Angeles Metro Area, CA

Total population12,974,487
Rent$2,063
Year built1969
Household income$95,958
Per capita income$47,931
Poverty rate12.7%
Unemployment rate5.4%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP90024 CountyLos Angeles, CACityLos Angeles, CAMetro AreaLos Angeles metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population51,6759,808,6673,857,26312,974,48739,287,377334,922,499
Rent$2,669$1,954$1,933$2,063$2,036$1,413
Year built197519651965196919761980
Household income$76,583$90,112$81,939$95,958$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$54,610$45,792$47,685$47,931$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate26.5%13.7%16.5%12.7%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5.7%5.9%5.4%5.3%4%

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Summary for 90024

Rent & Income

In 90024, the typical monthly rent is $2,669 and the typical household income is $76,583. Rent here is higher than both Los Angeles and California, and household income is lower than both Los Angeles and California. The estimated poverty rate is 26.5%, which is higher than in both Los Angeles and California.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 67.5% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 66.6% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 73.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 90024 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 90024 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 90024 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,669 515 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $76,583 472 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 26.5% 601 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 90024

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 515th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. In California as a whole, the range goes from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 90024 ranks 472nd out of 613 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 601st out of 613 ZIP Codes. Across California, figures vary from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 90024 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,669 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 90024

Annual Household Income: $76,583

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 90024

Estimated Rate: 26.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 90024

In ZIP Code 90024, households that rent: 11,314 (67.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 11,314 67.5%
Owner-Occupied 5,457 32.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 90024

In ZIP Code 90024, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 7,538 (66.6%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 7,538 66.6%
Other renter households 3,776 33.4%
Total renter households 11,314 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 90024

Less than High School: 3,084 people (13.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,872 people (8.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 974 people (4.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 16,553 people (73.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,483

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.