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ZIP Code 90003
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 66,266
- 7,205/sq mi High-density area
- $56,030
- Median income Below-median income area
- $576,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7,205
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90003 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 66,266 residents across 9.2 square miles, a density of 7,205 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90003 reports a modest median household income of $56,030 (45% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,796. The poverty rate is 25.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $576,600 (25% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,537; owner occupancy is 27.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 90003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90003.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
44 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90003, 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
66,266
Population
9.2
Area (sq mi)
7,205
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90003?
30.9
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
40.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$56,030
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$18,796
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90003 ranks nationally
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,030 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,436housing units
18,436
Total Housing Units
17,782
Occupied Units
654
Vacant Units
3.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$576,600
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,537
Median Rent
1956
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
-0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
467
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+367%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90003 have decreased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +367% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.4% | 360 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 402 |
| 2022 | +11.2% | 447 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 469 |
| 2024 | -0.4% | 467 |
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 522 business establishments in ZIP 90003, employing approximately 4,080 people with a combined annual payroll of $159,984,000.
522
Businesses
4,080
Employees
$160.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 91 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 81 | 15.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 14.2% |
| Construction | 45 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 44 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 42 | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 41 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.5% |
| Information | 5 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90003 vs 90044 →
ZIP 90003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90011
Los Angeles (90011)
103,892 residents
- 90044
Los Angeles (90044)
89,779 residents
- 90003
Los Angeles (90003)
66,266 residents
- 90037
Los Angeles (90037)
62,276 residents
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
57,110 residents
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
51,223 residents
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
48,606 residents
- 90059 40,952
Los Angeles (90059)
40,952 residents
- 90061 26,872
Los Angeles (90061)
26,872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90305
Inglewood (90305)
$92,665 median income
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
$71,664 median income
- 90061
Los Angeles (90061)
$61,046 median income
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
$60,767 median income
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
$59,021 median income
- 90011
Los Angeles (90011)
$59,017 median income
- 90037
Los Angeles (90037)
$57,622 median income
- 90059
Los Angeles (90059)
$56,152 median income
- 90003
Los Angeles (90003)
$56,030 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90003 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90044 | Los Angeles, CA | 89,779 | 1.3 mi |
| 90001 | Los Angeles, CA | 57,110 | 1.5 mi |
| 90002 | Los Angeles, CA | 51,223 | 1.9 mi |
| 90061 | Los Angeles, CA | 26,872 | 3.0 mi |
| 90047 | Los Angeles, CA | 48,606 | 2.1 mi |
| 90037 | Los Angeles, CA | 62,276 | 2.8 mi |
| 90011 | Los Angeles, CA | 103,892 | 3.1 mi |
| 90305 | Inglewood, CA | 14,853 | 3.3 mi |
| 90059 | Los Angeles, CA | 40,952 | 3.0 mi |
| 90089 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,217 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90003, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (66,266 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 90003 in?
ZIP code 90003 (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 90003?
ZIP code 90003 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 66,266 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90003?
The median household income in ZIP 90003 is $56,030, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90003?
The median home value in ZIP 90003 is $576,600, which is 107% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90003 is Two or More Ethnicities at 23.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90003?
ZIP code 90003 has 522 business establishments employing approximately 4,080 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90003 are: Retail trade (91), Other services (except public administration) (81), Accommodation and food services (74). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90003 decreased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 367%. 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 90003?
In ZIP code 90003, 33.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.2% 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 90003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90003 is 35.6 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 90003?
In ZIP code 90003, approximately 27.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90003 is 25.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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