90044 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 90044 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90044 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90044 is 6.1%.
| Population | 98,990 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 19,759 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 25,526 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,388 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $274,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 6.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 55.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 77.78% |
90044 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 22,203 | 18.3% |
| Black | 30,662 | 25.28% |
| Hispanic | 66,943 | 55.18% |
| Asian | 649 | 0.53% |
| Native American | 718 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 135 | 0.11% |
90044 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 108 | 1.13% |
| Black | 1,878 | 19.6% |
| Hispanic | 7,558 | 78.88% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.09% |
90044 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,901 | 6.09% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,286 | 10.53% |
| High School Diploma | 11,043 | 35.4% |
| No High School Diploma | 2,528 | 8.1% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,220 | 3.91% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 7,897 | 25.32% |
| Associates Degree | 2,187 | 7.01% |
| Masters Degree | 862 | 2.76% |
| Professional Degree | 225 | 0.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 43 | 0.14% |