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ZIP Code 90006

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

59,185
11,903/sq mi
$51,998
Median income
$902,900
Median home value
22.0%
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 densely urban, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
11,903
people per sq mi
10%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90006 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90006 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 59,185 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 11,903 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90006 reports a modest median household income of $51,998 (49% below the California average), while per-capita income is $25,400. Local economic indicators show a 23.6% poverty rate alongside 6.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $902,900 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,464 per month, and 9.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 33 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 90006 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 90006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90006.

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 90006, 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

59,185

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

11,903

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90006?

36.8

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

55.9%

Foreign-Born

White 9.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 18.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 72.0%

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?

$51,998

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$25,400

Per Capita Income

23.6%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90006 ranks nationally

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

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

$51,998 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 46.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

21,822

Total Housing Units

19,709

Occupied Units

2,113

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 9.7%
Renter 90.3%

$902,900

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,464

Median Rent

1955

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

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

537

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+437%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90006 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +437% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.8% 382
2020 +4.6% 400
2021 +4.5% 418
2022 +11.1% 464
2024 – 537

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 1,320 business establishments in ZIP 90006, employing approximately 9,015 people with a combined annual payroll of $419,505,000.

1,320

Businesses

9,015

Employees

$419.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 217 16.4%
Health care and social assistance 214 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 200 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 159 12.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 86 6.5%
Wholesale trade 80 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 70 5.3%
Construction 68 5.2%
Finance and insurance 55 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 48 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.6%
Information 19 1.4%
Manufacturing 18 1.4%
Educational services 16 1.2%

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 90006 vs 90005 →

ZIP 90006 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 90006 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90006 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 90006 ranks #7 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
90005 Los Angeles, CA 37,681 1.0 mi
90007 Los Angeles, CA 40,920 1.5 mi
90057 Los Angeles, CA 44,998 1.4 mi
90020 Los Angeles, CA 38,967 1.6 mi
90017 Los Angeles, CA 23,768 1.7 mi
90010 Los Angeles, CA 3,800 1.6 mi
90015 Los Angeles, CA 18,986 1.7 mi
90089 Los Angeles, CA 3,217 1.8 mi
90018 Los Angeles, CA 49,310 1.9 mi
90029 Los Angeles, CA 38,617 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90006 in? ▼
ZIP code 90006 (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 90006? ▼
ZIP code 90006 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 59,185 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90006? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90006 is $51,998, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90006? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90006 is $902,900, which is 225% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90006? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90006 is Asian at 18.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 72.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90006? ▼
ZIP code 90006 has 1,320 business establishments employing approximately 9,015 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90006? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90006 are: Retail trade (217), Health care and social assistance (214), Accommodation and food services (200). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90006? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90006 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 437%. 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 90006? ▼
In ZIP code 90006, 46.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 90006? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90006 is 33.2 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 90006? ▼
In ZIP code 90006, approximately 9.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 90.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90006? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90006 is 23.6% 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.