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Whittier, CA — ZIP 90604

Population: 39,276 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 90604 (Whittier, CA) is $825,341 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $855,000 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,217/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$825,341

Typical home value

+1.8%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$825,341
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.3%
10-year appreciation
+87.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2024)
$827,606
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$855,000
Median list price
$849,998
Median price per sqft
$582
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
63
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
21

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,217/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,151/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,402/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,964/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,760/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,208/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
East Whittier City Elementary, Lowell Joint, South Whittier Elementary
Schools include
Ceres Elementary, Granada Middle, Hillview Middle, La Colima Elementary, Orchard Dale Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Very High · lightning: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Waste Disposal, Inc. (2.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
11.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
74
Days with Good air quality
39
Days with Moderate air quality
228
Days with Unhealthy air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
856
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
305,149
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
293,948

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (45 mi)
National parks include
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Los Alamitos Army Air Field (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
125
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
945
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
77.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,620
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,927,366
Average weekly wage
$1,605
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
22,250

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 90604State medianUS median
Typical home value$825,341$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$855,000$696,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,217/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,620$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 90604?
$825,341.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 90604?
$855,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 90604?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 90604?
Typical rent: $2,217/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 90604?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 90604?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 90604?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 90604?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Waste Disposal, Inc., 2.8 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 90604?
11 schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 90604 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 90604?
Moderate. Median AQI: 74. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 90604?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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