ZIP Code 90301: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 36,060 Household income: $65,806 Rent: $1,732

Overview

Total population
36,060
Rent
$1,732
Year built
1963
Household income
$65,806
Per capita income
$31,454
Poverty rate
16.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.7 persons
Rent over 30% of income
58.1%

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
Inglewood
Total population
36,060
Adults over 25
26,068
Total households
12,722
Household size
2.7 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
$65,806
Per capita income
$31,454
Poverty rate
16.9%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
58.1%

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
$1,732
Year built
1963
Households that rent
72%
Households that own
28%
Rooms per home (all homes)
3.9

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
9.3%
Black
29.5%
Asian
3.5%
Two or more races
19.5%

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
57.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino
42.5%

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
15,306 (89.7%)
Commute time to work
27 mins
Work from home
1,750 (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.

Education

Less than high school
45.2%
High school graduate or GED
22.8%
Some college or associate degree
10.3%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
21.7%

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.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 90301 with: Los Angeles County, CA Inglewood, CA Los Angeles metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 90301

Total population36,060
Rent$1,732
Year built1963
Household income$65,806
Per capita income$31,454
Poverty rate16.9%
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%

Inglewood, CA

Total population104,569
Rent$1,787
Year built1960
Household income$72,750
Per capita income$34,976
Poverty rate14.6%
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 ZIP90301 CountyLos Angeles, CACityInglewood, CAMetro AreaLos Angeles metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population36,0609,808,667104,56912,974,48739,287,377334,922,499
Rent$1,732$1,954$1,787$2,063$2,036$1,413
Year built196319651960196919761980
Household income$65,806$90,112$72,750$95,958$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$31,454$45,792$34,976$47,931$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate16.9%13.7%14.6%12.7%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5.7%5.9%5.4%5.3%4%

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Summary for 90301

Rent & Income

In 90301, the typical monthly rent is $1,732 and the typical household income is $65,806. Rent here is similar to Inglewood and lower than California, and household income is lower than both Inglewood and California. The estimated poverty rate is 16.9%, which is higher than in both Inglewood and California.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (72%), making this a heavily renter area. About 58.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 21.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 90301 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 90301 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 90301 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,732 153 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $65,806 543 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 16.9% 485 / 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 90301

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 153rd out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Across California, figures vary from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 90301 stands 543rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. Throughout California, numbers span from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 485th out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 90301 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,732 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 90301

Annual Household Income: $65,806

💡 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 90301

Estimated Rate: 16.9%

💡 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 90301

In ZIP Code 90301, households that rent: 9,156 (72%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 9,156 72%
Owner-Occupied 3,566 28%

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 90301

In ZIP Code 90301, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,320 (58.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 5,320 58.1%
Other renter households 3,836 41.9%
Total renter households 9,156 100%

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 90301

Less than High School: 11,788 people (45.2%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,946 people (22.8%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,681 people (10.3%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,653 people (21.7%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 26,068

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.