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ZIP Code 90001

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

57,110
6,296/sq mi
$60,767
Median income
$560,300
Median home value
7.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Los Angeles pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

30th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
6,296
people per sq mi
34%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90001 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 57,110 residents across 9.1 square miles, a density of 6,296 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90001 reports a modest median household income of $60,767 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $19,460. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.2%. On housing, the median home value is $560,300 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,501 per month, and 33.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 90001 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 90001

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90001.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90001, Los Angeles, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

57,110

Population

9.1

Area (sq mi)

6,296

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90001?

32.5

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

41.8%

Foreign-Born

White 9.5%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 91.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$60,767

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$19,460

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

10.2%

Unemployment Rate

34.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90001 ranks nationally

Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$60,767 30th percentile higher than 30% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 30.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,211

Total Housing Units

13,671

Occupied Units

540

Vacant Units

4.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.6%
Renter 66.4%

$560,300

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,501

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-12.8%

YoY Change (2024)

379

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+279%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90001 have decreased 12.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 317
2021 +14.7% 364
2022 +10.4% 402
2023 +8.2% 435
2024 -12.8% 379

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 666 business establishments in ZIP 90001, employing approximately 8,427 people with a combined annual payroll of $570,959,000.

666

Businesses

8,427

Employees

$571.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 124 18.6%
Manufacturing 115 17.3%
Wholesale trade 76 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 67 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 62 9.3%
Construction 39 5.9%
Health care and social assistance 35 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 34 5.1%
Finance and insurance 27 4.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 1.9%
Information 10 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.1%
Educational services 7 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 90001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90001 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 90001 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
90002 Los Angeles, CA 51,223 1.7 mi
90003 Los Angeles, CA 66,266 1.5 mi
90255 Huntington Park, CA 75,066 1.9 mi
90011 Los Angeles, CA 103,892 2.4 mi
90059 Los Angeles, CA 40,952 3.3 mi
90044 Los Angeles, CA 89,779 2.8 mi
90058 Los Angeles, CA 3,223 2.8 mi
90021 Los Angeles, CA 3,951 3.9 mi
90037 Los Angeles, CA 62,276 2.9 mi
90014 Los Angeles, CA 7,005 4.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90001 in? ▼
ZIP code 90001 (Los Angeles) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90001? ▼
ZIP code 90001 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 57,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90001? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90001 is $60,767, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90001? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90001 is $560,300, which is 101% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90001? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90001 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 91.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90001? ▼
ZIP code 90001 has 666 business establishments employing approximately 8,427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90001? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90001 are: Retail trade (124), Manufacturing (115), Wholesale trade (76). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90001? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90001 decreased by 12.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 279%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90001? ▼
In ZIP code 90001, 30.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90001? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90001 is 34.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90001? ▼
In ZIP code 90001, approximately 33.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90001? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90001 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.