Whittier, CA

Whittier sits in Los Angeles, California, and is covered by 10 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 190,438 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Whittier has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $667,800 and median asking rent runs around $1,813 per month. Median household income hovers around $92,309. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Whittier

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
90601	Los Angeles	30,667	$96,209	$708,400
90602	Los Angeles	25,949	$63,956	$684,600
90603	Los Angeles	20,883	$117,324	$738,800
90604	Los Angeles	39,795	$95,570	$650,100
90605	Los Angeles	41,427	$94,200	$632,300
90606	Los Angeles	31,717	$86,596	$592,600
90607	Los Angeles	0	—	—
90608	Los Angeles	0	—	—
90609	Los Angeles	0	—	—
90610	Los Angeles	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Whittier?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $667,800, and median rent is $1,813. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.