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Whittier, CA

City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90601, 90602, 90603, 90605, 90606.

Population

86,165

Land area

14.6sq mi

People per sq mi

5,882

ZIP codes

5

Whittier and its ZIP codes

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Whittier at a glance

  • Whittier is about 23 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 98th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $97,201, close to the California median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $822,600 (12% above California) and median rent is $1,906 a month.

Local data for Whittier, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Whittier, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$97,201

Poverty rate

9.1%

Median home value

$822,600

Median rent

$1,906/mo

Homeownership

57.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.5%

Median age

38.4

Average commute

33.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (47,599), German Americans (4,386), Irish Americans (3,891).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Whittier.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$86,080

4,525,460 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$83,888

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$72.1B

FY 2026, $7,195 per person

PPP loans

$67.4M

1,022 loans, 9,881 jobs reported

Los Angeles County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Whittier, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.3%
  • Carpooled8.2%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.7%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home11.9%

Average one-way commute: 33.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Whittier, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very High

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

662

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Flood insurance policies

10,584

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 46°F

11.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Whittier, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

27.5%

U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

9.6%

U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.1%

U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts

ZIP codes in Whittier

5 in or overlapping Whittier. Population shown

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Cities near Whittier

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South WhittierCensus-designated place2.2 mi5.3
West Whittier-Los NietosCensus-designated place3 mi2.5
East WhittierCensus-designated place3.3 mi1.1
Rose HillsCensus-designated place3.3 mi0.4
Hacienda HeightsCensus-designated place3.3 mi11.2
Santa Fe SpringsCity3.6 mi8.9
La Habra HeightsCity3.7 mi6.2
La MiradaCity4.6 mi7.8
IndustryCity4.6 mi11.8
Pico RiveraCity4.7 mi8.3
La HabraCity4.8 mi7.6
Avocado HeightsCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.3
NorwalkCity5.5 mi9.7
La PuenteCity5.8 mi3.5
South El MonteCity5.9 mi2.8
MontebelloCity6.2 mi8.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Whittier, CA in?
Whittier is in Los Angeles County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Whittier, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Whittier include 90601, 90602, 90603, 90605, 90606.
What is the population of Whittier, CA?
About 86,165 people live in Whittier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Whittier?
Nearby places include South Whittier (2.2 mi), West Whittier-Los Nietos (3 mi), East Whittier (3.3 mi), Rose Hills (3.3 mi), Hacienda Heights (3.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023