Los Angeles, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90020
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,967
- 13,311/sq mi High-density area
- $61,184
- Median income Below-median income area
- $847,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.9%
- 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 densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13,311
- people per sq mi
- 9%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90020 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 38,967 residents across 2.9 square miles, a density of 13,311 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90020 reports a modest median household income of $61,184 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,989. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $847,700 (10% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,773; 9.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90020 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 90020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90020.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
181 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
115 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
80 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 90020, 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
38,967
Population
2.9
Area (sq mi)
13,311
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90020?
36.2
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
52.7%
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?
$61,184
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$41,989
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90020 ranks nationally
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,184 31st percentile higher than 31% 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
19,479housing units
19,479
Total Housing Units
17,942
Occupied Units
1,537
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$847,700
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,773
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 956 business establishments in ZIP 90020, employing approximately 6,926 people with a combined annual payroll of $331,712,000.
956
Businesses
6,926
Employees
$331.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 181 | 18.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 159 | 16.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 115 | 12.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 80 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 73 | 7.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 59 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 37 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 25 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 2.6% |
| Information | 24 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 1.1% |
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 90020 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
- 90004
Los Angeles (90004)
62,180 residents
- 90006
Los Angeles (90006)
59,185 residents
- 90018
Los Angeles (90018)
49,310 residents
- 90057
Los Angeles (90057)
44,998 residents
- 90020
Los Angeles (90020)
38,967 residents
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
38,617 residents
- 90005
Los Angeles (90005)
37,681 residents
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
36,865 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90020 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
$109,785 median income
- 90010
Los Angeles (90010)
$101,455 median income
- 90019
Los Angeles (90019)
$73,934 median income
- 90004
Los Angeles (90004)
$64,826 median income
- 90018
Los Angeles (90018)
$62,864 median income
- 90038
Los Angeles (90038)
$61,454 median income
- 90020
Los Angeles (90020)
$61,184 median income
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
$60,440 median income
- 90006
Los Angeles (90006)
$51,998 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90020 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90010 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,800 | 0.5 mi |
| 90005 | Los Angeles, CA | 37,681 | 0.5 mi |
| 90004 | Los Angeles, CA | 62,180 | 0.7 mi |
| 90006 | Los Angeles, CA | 59,185 | 1.6 mi |
| 90057 | Los Angeles, CA | 44,998 | 1.9 mi |
| 90029 | Los Angeles, CA | 38,617 | 1.8 mi |
| 90038 | Los Angeles, CA | 28,917 | 1.8 mi |
| 90036 | Los Angeles, CA | 36,865 | 2.3 mi |
| 90018 | Los Angeles, CA | 49,310 | 2.6 mi |
| 90019 | Los Angeles, CA | 64,458 | 2.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90020, 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 (38,967 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 90020 in?
ZIP code 90020 (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 90020?
ZIP code 90020 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 38,967 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90020?
The median household income in ZIP 90020 is $61,184, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90020?
The median home value in ZIP 90020 is $847,700, which is 205% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90020?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90020 is Asian at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90020?
ZIP code 90020 has 956 business establishments employing approximately 6,926 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90020?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90020 are: Accommodation and food services (181), Health care and social assistance (159), Other services (except public administration) (115). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90020?
In ZIP code 90020, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.9% 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 90020?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90020 is 31.0 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 90020?
In ZIP code 90020, approximately 9.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90020?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90020 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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