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ZIP Code 90015
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,986
- 4,285/sq mi High-density area
- $69,268
- Median income Near-median income area
- $786,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.8%
- 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.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,285
- people per sq mi
- 11%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90015 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90015 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, home to 18,986 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 4,285 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90015 reports a modest median household income of $69,268 (32% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,972. The poverty rate is 26.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $786,000 (2% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,426; 11.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90015 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 90015
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90015.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
851 establishments
- Retail trade 335
Retail trade
335 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 235
Professional, scientific, and technical services
235 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 179
Accommodation and food services
179 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 177
Health care and social assistance
177 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 90015, 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
18,986
Population
4.4
Area (sq mi)
4,285
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90015?
32.9
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
41.4%
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?
$69,268
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$57,972
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90015 ranks among California ZIPs
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$69,268 24th percentile higher than 24% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
14,855housing units
14,855
Total Housing Units
13,366
Occupied Units
1,489
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$786,000
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$2,426
Median Rent
2004
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,528 business establishments in ZIP 90015, employing approximately 36,140 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,559,163,000.
2,528
Businesses
36,140
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 851 | 33.7% |
| Retail trade | 335 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 235 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 179 | 7.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 177 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 139 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 124 | 4.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 122 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 74 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 44 | 1.7% |
| Information | 39 | 1.5% |
| Construction | 35 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 30 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 28 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 9 | 0.4% |
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 90015 vs 90079 →
ZIP 90015 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90006
Los Angeles (90006)
59,185 residents
- 90057
Los Angeles (90057)
44,998 residents
- 90007
Los Angeles (90007)
40,920 residents
- 90017
Los Angeles (90017)
23,768 residents
- 90015 18,986
Los Angeles (90015)
18,986 residents
- 90013 11,772
Los Angeles (90013)
11,772 residents
- 90014 7,005
Los Angeles (90014)
7,005 residents
- 90021 3,951
Los Angeles (90021)
3,951 residents
- 90089 3,217
Los Angeles (90089)
3,217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90015 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90015 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90015
Los Angeles (90015)
$69,268 median income
- 90017
Los Angeles (90017)
$52,717 median income
- 90006
Los Angeles (90006)
$51,998 median income
- 90057
Los Angeles (90057)
$44,823 median income
- 90013
Los Angeles (90013)
$36,948 median income
- 90007
Los Angeles (90007)
$35,378 median income
- 90021
Los Angeles (90021)
$32,222 median income
- 90014
Los Angeles (90014)
$31,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90015 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90079 | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 90017 | Los Angeles, CA | 23,768 | 0.9 mi |
| 90014 | Los Angeles, CA | 7,005 | 0.9 mi |
| 90071 | Los Angeles, CA | 15 | 1.1 mi |
| 90089 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,217 | 1.3 mi |
| 90007 | Los Angeles, CA | 40,920 | 1.3 mi |
| 90013 | Los Angeles, CA | 11,772 | 1.5 mi |
| 90057 | Los Angeles, CA | 44,998 | 1.7 mi |
| 90006 | Los Angeles, CA | 59,185 | 1.7 mi |
| 90021 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,951 | 1.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90015, 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 (18,986 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 90015 in?
ZIP code 90015 (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 90015?
ZIP code 90015 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 18,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90015?
The median household income in ZIP 90015 is $69,268, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90015?
The median home value in ZIP 90015 is $786,000, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90015?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90015 is Asian at 23.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90015?
ZIP code 90015 has 2,528 business establishments employing approximately 36,140 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90015?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90015 are: Wholesale trade (851), Retail trade (335), Professional, scientific, and technical services (235). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90015?
In ZIP code 90015, 62.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% 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 90015?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90015 is 30.3 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 90015?
In ZIP code 90015, approximately 11.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 88.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90015?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90015 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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