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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

2023 -> 2024
  • 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).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

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 →

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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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90018?

37.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

37.4%

Foreign-Born

White 11.3%
African American 23.2%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 59.4%

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

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,128

Total Housing Units

16,899

Occupied Units

1,229

Vacant Units

2.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.6%
Renter 69.4%

$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)

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

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ZIP 90018 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 90018 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90018 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 90018 ranks #5 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
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.

ZIP 90018's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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