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ZIP Code 90026

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

67,869
6,204/sq mi
$87,334
Median income
$1,199,500
Median home value
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Los Angeles pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
6,204
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 67,869 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 6,204 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90026 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,334 (14% below the California average), while per-capita income is $56,772. The poverty rate stands at 15.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $1,199,500 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,929 per month, and 23.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90026 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 90026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90026.

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 90026, 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

67,869

Population

10.9

Area (sq mi)

6,204

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90026?

37.2

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

33.2%

Foreign-Born

White 36.0%
African American 3.2%
Asian 13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%

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?

$87,334

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$56,772

Per Capita Income

15.3%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90026 ranks nationally

Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$87,334 Top 29% higher than 71% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.4%

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

What does housing look like?

29,274

Total Housing Units

27,129

Occupied Units

2,145

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.5%
Renter 76.5%

$1,199,500

Median Home Value

+55% vs state

$1,929

Median Rent

1945

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

+0.2%

YoY Change (2024)

502

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+402%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90026 have increased 0.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +402% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.3% 404
2021 +4.1% 421
2022 +11.3% 468
2023 +6.8% 500
2024 +0.2% 502

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 1,705 business establishments in ZIP 90026, employing approximately 11,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $583,318,000.

1,705

Businesses

11,200

Employees

$583.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 389 22.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 254 14.9%
Accommodation and food services 197 11.6%
Information 166 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 162 9.5%
Retail trade 144 8.4%
Other services (except public administration) 127 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 83 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 2.4%
Construction 33 1.9%
Educational services 25 1.5%
Manufacturing 23 1.4%
Wholesale trade 22 1.3%
Finance and insurance 20 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 15 0.9%
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 90026 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 90026 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90026 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 90026 ranks #2 of 8 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
90017 Los Angeles, CA 23,768 1.8 mi
90090 Dodgertown, CA 0 1.3 mi
90057 Los Angeles, CA 44,998 1.4 mi
90071 Los Angeles, CA 15 1.9 mi
90039 Los Angeles, CA 28,514 2.3 mi
90012 Los Angeles, CA 31,103 1.7 mi
90029 Los Angeles, CA 38,617 2.0 mi
90015 Los Angeles, CA 18,986 2.8 mi
90079 Los Angeles, CA 0 2.7 mi
90014 Los Angeles, CA 7,005 2.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90026 in? ▼
ZIP code 90026 (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 90026? ▼
ZIP code 90026 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 67,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90026 is $87,334, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90026 is $1,199,500, which is 331% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90026 is White at 36.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 45.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90026? ▼
ZIP code 90026 has 1,705 business establishments employing approximately 11,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90026 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (389), Professional, scientific, and technical services (254), Accommodation and food services (197). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90026 increased by 0.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 402%. 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 90026? ▼
In ZIP code 90026, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.4% 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 90026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90026 is 31.2 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 90026? ▼
In ZIP code 90026, approximately 23.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90026 is 15.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.