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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 90260 has 33,338 residents and 10,399 households (average 3.18 persons per household). The median age is 36.2 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.4% male and 50.6% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.1%) and Other / Two or More Races (37.6%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 61.1%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	33,338Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	32,075Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	33,882Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	13,497.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$87,825Source: Census ACS

Households:	10,399Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$801,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.18Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.51Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	34,471	35,014	35,508	35,854	35,866	35,569	35,614	35,161	34,827	34,540	33,794	33,282	32,379	32,075
Decennial Census	34,924	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	33,338	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 36.2

Male Median Age: 35.4

Female Median Age: 37.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	844	952	1,167	1,165	1,233	1,351	1,405	1,259	1,123	1,133	1,185	1,055	947	652	436	267	175	132
Female	889	939	1,128	1,129	1,177	1,313	1,341	1,232	1,209	1,193	1,152	1,083	1,026	696	521	354	248	227
Total	1,733	1,891	2,295	2,294	2,410	2,664	2,746	2,491	2,332	2,326	2,337	2,138	1,973	1,348	957	621	423	359

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,548	15.77%
Black:	2,602	5.43%
Hispanic:*	20,354	42.51%
Asian:	3,833	8.01%
American Indian:	816	1.70%
Hawaiian:	204	0.43%
Other:	12,520	26.15%
Total:	47,877	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	16,481	49.44%	35.4 years
Females:	16,857	50.56%	37.1 years
Total:	33,338	100%	36.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,289	60.14%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	523	1.63%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	6,513	20.31%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	5,750	38.23%
Total Population:	32,075	100%
Total Native Population:	19,812	61.77%
Total Foreign-born Population:	12,263	38.23%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $87,825, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $35,961 (69.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,485. Family households earn a median of $93,767 versus $57,139 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,628). By gender, male median income is $57,355 and female is $50,248, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,107 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.5%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.1%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (31.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$51,864	$52,329	$51,777	$51,769	$51,648	$55,666	$58,792	$62,047	$65,340	$70,389	$76,236	$80,205	$86,736	$87,825
Median Family Income	$55,457	$56,420	$53,483	$55,129	$52,758	$56,970	$60,367	$64,332	$67,398	$73,552	$78,349	$81,005	$91,469	$93,767
Median NonFamily Income	$33,847	$32,614	$36,134	$34,779	$40,521	$45,152	$46,882	$47,168	$47,041	$45,380	$47,132	$51,300	$56,000	$57,139
Median Male Income	$37,730	$37,869	$36,319	$36,742	$36,390	$38,233	$40,433	$41,985	$44,627	$47,090	$49,421	$52,333	$56,050	$57,355
Median Female Income	$37,081	$39,951	$38,815	$36,445	$35,284	$38,726	$37,466	$37,766	$40,988	$41,615	$43,271	$46,665	$49,914	$50,248

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	16,343	63.13%
Unemployed:	1,643	6.35%
Not In Labor Force:	7,903	30.53%
Total:	25,889	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,104	31.23%
Service:	4,179	25.57%
Sales and Office:	3,058	18.71%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,888	11.55%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,114	12.94%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	16,343	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $801,800, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $379,400 (89.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $260,800. The median gross rent is $1,967, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,413), is up $637 (47.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $474. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.57% (63.84% with a mortgage, 36.16% free-and-clear) and renters 57.43% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.82%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$422,400	$395,500	$385,400	$388,700	$406,900	$429,900	$450,200	$505,500	$541,000	$575,500	$597,300	$688,100	$745,700	$801,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	60	1.02%
$500 to $999:	369	6.30%
$1,000 to $1,499:	664	11.33%
$1,500 to $1,999:	1,858	31.70%
$2,000 to $2,499:	1,626	27.74%
$2,500 to $2,999:	663	11.31%
$3,000 or more:	418	7.13%
No Rent:	203	3.46%
Total:	5,861	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,330	$1,353	$1,350	$1,350	$1,344	$1,350	$1,365	$1,426	$1,493	$1,583	$1,686	$1,794	$1,877	$1,967

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,774	27.18%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,571	15.39%
Renter Occupied:	5,861	57.43%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,206	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,206	95.18%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	517	4.82%
Total Housing Units:	10,723	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	7,974	74.36%
Multi-Family Units:	2,652	24.73%
Other Units:	97	0.90%
Total Housing Units:	10,723	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 22.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 73.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.00%). College enrollment is 31.45%, which is well above the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	3,394	15.42%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	2,467	11.21%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	5,504	25.00%
Some college, no degree:	4,379	19.89%
Associate's degree:	1,437	6.53%
Bachelor's degree:	3,413	15.50%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,419	6.45%
Total:	22,013	100%
High school or higher:	16,152	73.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,832	21.95%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	17,236	50.83%
Public Insurance:	13,393	39.50%
No Insurance:	3,280	9.67%
Total:	33,909	100%
Has Health Insurance:	30,629	90.33%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	10.9%	11.3%	12.3%	13.8%	14.3%	12.2%	12.1%	10.4%	9.1%	6.9%	5.1%	5.5%	7.6%	9.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	228	2.74%
Kindergarten:	590	7.09%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,829	34.00%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,057	24.72%
College or graduate school:	2,617	31.45%
Total:	8,321	100%
Early Childhood:	818	9.83%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,476	65.81%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lawndale, California
County:	Los Angeles County
Timezone:	Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:	9:33:23 AM
Population:	33,338 [See All]
Area Codes:	310 / 424
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.8874, -118.3561
Land Area:	2.47 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/90260/zip-code-90260.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,655Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	899Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,516Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	7,945Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,468Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	604Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$53,196,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$224,623,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,720Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census
CBSA Number:	31080Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (CBSA Div 31084)Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census
Land Area:	2.47 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.015 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	43Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	72.03 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0640886Source: Census
Place Name:	Lawndale city; CaliforniaSource: Census

ZIP Code 90260 in Lawndale, CA

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 90260

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 90260

Sources & References