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ZIP Code 90004

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

62,180
7,876/sq mi
$64,826
Median income
$1,552,100
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
7,876
people per sq mi
16%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90004 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 62,180 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 7,876 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90004 reports a modest median household income of $64,826 (36% below the California average), while per-capita income is $46,078. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.5%. The typical home here is valued at $1,552,100 (101% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,831 monthly, and 16.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 90004 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 90004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90004.

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 90004, 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

62,180

Population

7.9

Area (sq mi)

7,876

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90004?

36.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

46.0%

Foreign-Born

White 25.8%
African American 4.7%
Asian 24.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%

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?

$64,826

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$46,078

Per Capita Income

18.9%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90004 ranks nationally

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

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

$64,826 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

26,308

Total Housing Units

24,208

Occupied Units

2,100

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 16.2%
Renter 83.8%

$1,552,100

Median Home Value

+101% vs state

$1,831

Median Rent

1961

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

-23.8%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90004 have decreased 23.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.1% 338
2021 +2.4% 346
2022 +17.4% 406
2023 +20.6% 490
2024 -23.8% 374

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 1,424 business establishments in ZIP 90004, employing approximately 9,993 people with a combined annual payroll of $641,130,000.

1,424

Businesses

9,993

Employees

$641.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 218 15.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 194 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 186 13.1%
Accommodation and food services 142 10.0%
Retail trade 124 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 110 7.7%
Other services (except public administration) 108 7.6%
Information 80 5.6%
Construction 52 3.6%
Finance and insurance 47 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 3.0%
Wholesale trade 37 2.6%
Educational services 32 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 28 2.0%
Manufacturing 18 1.3%

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 90004 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 90004 ranks #2 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 90004 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 90004 ranks #4 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
90020 Los Angeles, CA 38,967 0.7 mi
90010 Los Angeles, CA 3,800 1.0 mi
90005 Los Angeles, CA 37,681 1.2 mi
90038 Los Angeles, CA 28,917 1.2 mi
90029 Los Angeles, CA 38,617 1.3 mi
90028 Los Angeles, CA 28,714 1.9 mi
90006 Los Angeles, CA 59,185 2.2 mi
90036 Los Angeles, CA 36,865 2.3 mi
90057 Los Angeles, CA 44,998 2.2 mi
90026 Los Angeles, CA 67,869 2.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90004 in? ▼
ZIP code 90004 (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 90004? ▼
ZIP code 90004 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 62,180 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90004 is $64,826, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90004 is $1,552,100, which is 458% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90004 is White at 25.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 44.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90004? ▼
ZIP code 90004 has 1,424 business establishments employing approximately 9,993 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90004 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (218), Professional, scientific, and technical services (194), Health care and social assistance (186). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90004 decreased by 23.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. 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 90004? ▼
In ZIP code 90004, 58.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 90004? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90004 is 31.1 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 90004? ▼
In ZIP code 90004, approximately 16.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90004 is 18.9% 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.