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ZIP Code 90008
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,327
- 3,398/sq mi High-density area
- $61,846
- Median income Below-median income area
- $1,040,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,398
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90008 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90008 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 441.0 in 2023 to 492.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90008 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 32,327 residents across 9.5 square miles, a density of 3,398 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90008 reports a modest median household income of $61,846 (39% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,524. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,040,600 (35% above the average California ZIP), with only 30.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,612.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90008 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 90008
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90008.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
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 90008, 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
32,327
Population
9.5
Area (sq mi)
3,398
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90008?
41.8
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
19.6%
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?
$61,846
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$41,524
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90008 ranks nationally
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,846 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
16,033housing units
16,033
Total Housing Units
14,526
Occupied Units
1,507
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,040,600
Median Home Value
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,612
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
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
492
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+392%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90008 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +392% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 356 |
| 2021 | +7.2% | 382 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 414 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 441 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 492 |
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 455 business establishments in ZIP 90008, employing approximately 3,797 people with a combined annual payroll of $147,245,000.
455
Businesses
3,797
Employees
$147.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 18.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 45 | 9.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 44 | 9.7% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 9.2% |
| Information | 28 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 17 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.1% |
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 90008 vs 90016 →
ZIP 90008 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90019
Los Angeles (90019)
64,458 residents
- 90018
Los Angeles (90018)
49,310 residents
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
47,596 residents
- 90043
Los Angeles (90043)
44,789 residents
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
36,865 residents
- 90062
Los Angeles (90062)
32,821 residents
- 90008
Los Angeles (90008)
32,327 residents
- 90230
Culver City (90230)
31,766 residents
- 90302
Inglewood (90302)
29,415 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90008 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90008 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90056
Los Angeles (90056)
$133,048 median income
- 90232
Culver City (90232)
$122,396 median income
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
$109,785 median income
- 90230
Culver City (90230)
$107,109 median income
- 90019
Los Angeles (90019)
$73,934 median income
- 90302
Inglewood (90302)
$73,777 median income
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
$73,516 median income
- 90062
Los Angeles (90062)
$67,701 median income
- 90043
Los Angeles (90043)
$64,792 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90008 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90016 | Los Angeles, CA | 47,596 | 1.4 mi |
| 90043 | Los Angeles, CA | 44,789 | 1.6 mi |
| 90302 | Inglewood, CA | 29,415 | 2.5 mi |
| 90062 | Los Angeles, CA | 32,821 | 2.2 mi |
| 90056 | Los Angeles, CA | 7,827 | 2.0 mi |
| 90019 | Los Angeles, CA | 64,458 | 2.7 mi |
| 90018 | Los Angeles, CA | 49,310 | 2.2 mi |
| 90232 | Culver City, CA | 15,149 | 2.6 mi |
| 90230 | Culver City, CA | 31,766 | 2.9 mi |
| 90036 | Los Angeles, CA | 36,865 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90008, 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 (32,327 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 90008 in?
ZIP code 90008 (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 90008?
ZIP code 90008 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 32,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90008?
The median household income in ZIP 90008 is $61,846, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90008?
The median home value in ZIP 90008 is $1,040,600, which is 274% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90008?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90008 is African American at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90008?
ZIP code 90008 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 3,797 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90008?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90008 are: Health care and social assistance (86), Professional, scientific, and technical services (48), Real estate and rental and leasing (45). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90008?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90008 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 392%. 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 90008?
In ZIP code 90008, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 90008?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90008 is 32.8 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 90008?
In ZIP code 90008, approximately 30.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90008?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90008 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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