Los Angeles, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90018
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,310
- 6,574/sq mi High-density area
- $62,864
- Median income Near-median income area
- $923,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-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.
- 34th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,574
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90018 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 90018 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 548.8 in 2023 to 568.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90018 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 49,310 residents across 7.5 square miles, a density of 6,574 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90018 reports a modest median household income of $62,864 (38% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,956. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $923,300 (19% above the average California ZIP), with only 30.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,509.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, 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 90018 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 90018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90018.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
76 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
62 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 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 90018, 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
49,310
Population
7.5
Area (sq mi)
6,574
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90018?
37.7
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
37.4%
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?
$62,864
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$29,956
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90018 ranks nationally
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$62,864 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
18,128housing units
18,128
Total Housing Units
16,899
Occupied Units
1,229
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$923,300
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,509
Median Rent
1943
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
+3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
569
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+469%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90018 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +469% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 441 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 483 |
| 2022 | +10.5% | 534 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 549 |
| 2024 | +3.6% | 569 |
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 581 business establishments in ZIP 90018, employing approximately 5,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $327,309,000.
581
Businesses
5,252
Employees
$327.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 76 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 69 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 62 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 10.7% |
| Retail trade | 55 | 9.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 45 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 3.4% |
| Information | 19 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 19 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 1.6% |
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 90018 vs 90007 →
ZIP 90018 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
- 90006
Los Angeles (90006)
59,185 residents
- 90018
Los Angeles (90018)
49,310 residents
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
47,596 residents
- 90007
Los Angeles (90007)
40,920 residents
- 90020
Los Angeles (90020)
38,967 residents
- 90005
Los Angeles (90005)
37,681 residents
- 90062
Los Angeles (90062)
32,821 residents
- 90008
Los Angeles (90008)
32,327 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90018 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90010
Los Angeles (90010)
$101,455 median income
- 90019
Los Angeles (90019)
$73,934 median income
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
$73,516 median income
- 90062
Los Angeles (90062)
$67,701 median income
- 90018
Los Angeles (90018)
$62,864 median income
- 90008
Los Angeles (90008)
$61,846 median income
- 90020
Los Angeles (90020)
$61,184 median income
- 90006
Los Angeles (90006)
$51,998 median income
- 90005
Los Angeles (90005)
$49,419 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90018 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90007 | Los Angeles, CA | 40,920 | 1.9 mi |
| 90062 | Los Angeles, CA | 32,821 | 1.8 mi |
| 90010 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,800 | 2.3 mi |
| 90016 | Los Angeles, CA | 47,596 | 2.1 mi |
| 90005 | Los Angeles, CA | 37,681 | 2.2 mi |
| 90019 | Los Angeles, CA | 64,458 | 1.8 mi |
| 90089 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,217 | 2.1 mi |
| 90006 | Los Angeles, CA | 59,185 | 1.9 mi |
| 90020 | Los Angeles, CA | 38,967 | 2.6 mi |
| 90008 | Los Angeles, CA | 32,327 | 2.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90018, 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 (49,310 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 90018 in?
ZIP code 90018 (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 90018?
ZIP code 90018 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 49,310 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90018?
The median household income in ZIP 90018 is $62,864, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90018?
The median home value in ZIP 90018 is $923,300, which is 232% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90018?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90018 is African American at 23.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90018?
ZIP code 90018 has 581 business establishments employing approximately 5,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90018?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90018 are: Other services (except public administration) (76), Professional, scientific, and technical services (69), Construction (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90018?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90018 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 469%. 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 90018?
In ZIP code 90018, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.3% 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 90018?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90018 is 33.4 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 90018?
In ZIP code 90018, 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 90018?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90018 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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