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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
$56,030
Median income
$576,600
Median home value
7.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.2 square miles in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 66,266 residents, producing a population density of 7,205 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90003 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90003 sits at $56,030 (45% below the California average), while per-capita income is $18,796. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $576,600 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,537 per month, and 27.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90003.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 90003?

30.9

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

40.3%

Foreign-Born

White 6.0%
African American 16.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 81.0%

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

$18,796

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90003 ranks nationally

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 33.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.2%

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

What does housing look like?

18,436

Total Housing Units

17,782

Occupied Units

654

Vacant Units

3.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.2%
Renter 72.8%

$576,600

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,537

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 90003 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 90003 ranks #3 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 90003 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 90003 ranks #9 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
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

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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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