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ZIP Code 90017
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,768
- 12,635/sq mi High-density area
- $52,717
- Median income Below-median income area
- $692,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12,635
- people per sq mi
- 6%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90017 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90017 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 23,768 residents across 1.9 square miles, a density of 12,635 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90017 reports a modest median household income of $52,717 (48% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,477. The poverty rate is 34.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $692,300 (10% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,818; 5.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90017 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 90017
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90017.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
591 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 206
Health care and social assistance
206 establishments
- Finance and insurance 204
Finance and insurance
204 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 146
Accommodation and food services
146 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 143
Real estate and rental and leasing
143 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 90017, 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
23,768
Population
1.9
Area (sq mi)
12,635
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90017?
33.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
43.6%
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?
$52,717
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$35,477
Per Capita Income
34.0%
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90017 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)
$52,717 9th percentile higher than 9% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
16,727housing units
16,727
Total Housing Units
14,606
Occupied Units
2,121
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$692,300
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,818
Median Rent
1991
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,932 business establishments in ZIP 90017, employing approximately 49,040 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,522,603,000.
1,932
Businesses
49,040
Employees
$5.5B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 591 | 30.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 206 | 10.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 204 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 146 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 143 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 130 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 112 | 5.8% |
| Information | 95 | 4.9% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 62 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 51 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 29 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 18 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.3% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 90017 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90026
Los Angeles (90026)
67,869 residents
- 90006
Los Angeles (90006)
59,185 residents
- 90057
Los Angeles (90057)
44,998 residents
- 90012
Los Angeles (90012)
31,103 residents
- 90017 23,768
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
- 90071 15
Los Angeles (90071)
15 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90017 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90017 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90026
Los Angeles (90026)
$87,334 median income
- 90015
Los Angeles (90015)
$69,268 median income
- 90012
Los Angeles (90012)
$66,860 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
- 90014 $31,000
Los Angeles (90014)
$31,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90017 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90071 | Los Angeles, CA | 15 | 0.5 mi |
| 90015 | Los Angeles, CA | 18,986 | 0.9 mi |
| 90079 | Los Angeles, CA | 0 | 1.0 mi |
| 90057 | Los Angeles, CA | 44,998 | 1.0 mi |
| 90014 | Los Angeles, CA | 7,005 | 1.0 mi |
| 90026 | Los Angeles, CA | 67,869 | 1.8 mi |
| 90013 | Los Angeles, CA | 11,772 | 1.5 mi |
| 90006 | Los Angeles, CA | 59,185 | 1.7 mi |
| 90012 | Los Angeles, CA | 31,103 | 1.7 mi |
| 90090 | Dodgertown, CA | 0 | 1.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90017, 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 (23,768 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 90017 in?
ZIP code 90017 (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 90017?
ZIP code 90017 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 23,768 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90017?
The median household income in ZIP 90017 is $52,717, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90017?
The median home value in ZIP 90017 is $692,300, which is 149% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90017 is Asian at 18.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90017?
ZIP code 90017 has 1,932 business establishments employing approximately 49,040 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90017?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90017 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (591), Health care and social assistance (206), Finance and insurance (204). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90017?
In ZIP code 90017, 52.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 90017?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90017 is 32.2 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 90017?
In ZIP code 90017, approximately 5.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 94.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90017 is 34.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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