Housing data for South Whittier, CA
South Whittier, CA has an estimated 55,650 residents and 15,690 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County.
35.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,908 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−7.8%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 55,650 (±2,504)
- Housing units
- 15,690 (±423)
- Households that rent
- 35.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,908
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −7.8%
What stands out in South Whittier
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 16.8% (±2.6 points) in South Whittier, lower than in Los Angeles County (35.9%).
Working from home: 8.1% (±1.3 points) in South Whittier, lower than in Los Angeles County (17.1%).
Households that rent: 35.3% (±3.0 points) in South Whittier, lower than in Los Angeles County (54.1%).
Households without a vehicle: 4.6% (±1.3 points) in South Whittier, lower than in Los Angeles County (8.9%).
- Types of homes in South Whittier
- Commute and cars in South Whittier
- Renters and owners in South Whittier
Housing in South Whittier at a glance
- Median rent: $1,908 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,933 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 53.8% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 35.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $100,800 median household income
- Home values: $708,300 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,795 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $4,414 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 16.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 68.6% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 84.3% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.3% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 72.0% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 31.3 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −7.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 18.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 13.4% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $2,830 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 90604)
South Whittier against Los Angeles County, its state and the nation
| South Whittier | Los Angeles County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 55,650 (±2,504) | 9,808,667 (exact) | 39,287,377 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 15,690 (±423) | 3,650,466 (±972) | 14,644,735 (±1,665) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 35.3% (±3.0 points) | 54.1% (±0.2 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,908 (±$87) | $1,954 (±$6) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $100,800 (±$4,774) | $90,112 (±$392) | $99,122 (±$310) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $708,300 (±$18,742) | $834,200 (±$2,194) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $4,414 (±$327) | $5,675 (±$32) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 84.3% (±4.5 points) | 70.4% (±0.3 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 31.3 minutes (±1.4) | 30.4 minutes (±0.1) | 28.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 93.3% (±1.3 points) | 93.0% (±0.1 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 36.3 years (±1.0) | 38.2 years (±0.1) | 37.9 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Whittier covers 5.3 square miles of land, about 10,425 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Whittier has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 60,357 (±1,735) | 55,650 (±2,504) | −7.8% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 15,982 (±218) | 15,690 (±423) | −1.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,536 (±$78) | $1,908 (±$87) | +24.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $474,800 (±$6,191) | $708,300 (±$18,742) | +49.2% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $71,458 (±$5,951) | $100,800 (±$4,774) | +41.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,191 (±$53) | $2,795 (±$97) | +27.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,208 (±$119) | $4,414 (±$327) | +37.6% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 34.8% (±2.2 points) | 35.3% (±3.0 points) | +0.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% (±1.5 points) | 2.3% (±1.7 points) | −0.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Los Angeles County
South Whittier has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Los Angeles County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Los Angeles County recorded 547 violent and 2,172 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in South Whittier
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90604 | 69% | 39,276 | $1,904 | $785,200 | $105,074 |
| 90605 | 38% | 39,387 | $1,897 | $721,400 | $99,635 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near South Whittier
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Springs | 1.8 mi | $2,033 | $659,900 | 39.4% |
| Whittier | 2.4 mi | $1,906 | $822,600 | 42.1% |
| La Mirada | 2.5 mi | $2,217 | $825,900 | 23.9% |
| East Whittier | 2.5 mi | $1,794 | $834,100 | 36.8% |
| Norwalk | 3.5 mi | $2,090 | $644,700 | 31.7% |
| West Whittier-Los Nietos | 3.7 mi | $1,913 | $638,900 | 24.2% |
| La Habra | 4.6 mi | $2,129 | $781,600 | 41.7% |
| La Habra Heights | 5.0 mi | $1,206 | $1,201,000 | 8.7% |
Places in California most like South Whittier
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk | $2,090 | $644,700 | $100,085 | 31.7% |
| La Puente | $1,849 | $617,700 | $86,602 | 39.6% |
| Pico Rivera | $1,786 | $648,600 | $88,201 | 29.5% |
| Whittier | $1,906 | $822,600 | $97,201 | 42.1% |
| San Lorenzo | $2,163 | $847,100 | $112,660 | 32.8% |
| Duarte | $2,105 | $779,400 | $105,483 | 39.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across California.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Whittier, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,151 | $2,402 | $2,964 | $3,760 | $4,208 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for South Whittier, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $35,000 | $58,300 | $93,300 |
| 2 people | $40,000 | $66,650 | $106,600 |
| 3 people | $45,000 | $74,950 | $119,950 |
| 4 people | $50,000 | $83,300 | $133,250 |
| 5 people | $54,000 | $89,950 | $143,900 |
| 6 people | $58,000 | $96,600 | $154,600 |
| 7 people | $62,000 | $103,250 | $165,250 |
| 8 people | $66,000 | $110,000 | $175,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $108,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
South Whittier is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Whittier
What is the average rent in South Whittier, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Whittier is $1,908 (±$87) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in South Whittier?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in South Whittier, CA is $1,568 (±$104) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Whittier rent-burdened?
53.8% of renting households in South Whittier pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Whittier?
South Whittier has an estimated 5,410 (±487) renting households, 35.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Whittier?
The median household income in South Whittier is $100,800 (±$4,774) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Whittier, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $708,300 (±$18,742) for owner-occupied homes in South Whittier (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Whittier growing?
In South Whittier, the number of residents went from 60,357 in 2015–2019 to 55,650 in 2020–2024 (−7.8%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in South Whittier?
The ZIP codes that cover South Whittier are 90604, 90605.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 90604?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 90604 is $1,904 (±$77) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whittier CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whittier CDP, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whittier CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whittier CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whittier CDP, California
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whittier CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Whittier CDP, California
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Whittier CDP, California (place:73430, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .