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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 High-density area
- $87,334
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,199,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $56,772. The poverty rate is 15.3%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,199,500 (55% above the average California ZIP), with only 23.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,929.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90026 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 90026
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90026.
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
389 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
254 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
197 establishments
- Information
Information
166 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
162 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90026?
37.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
33.2%
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?
$87,334
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
29,274housing units
29,274
Total Housing Units
27,129
Occupied Units
2,145
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,199,500
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90026 vs 90017 →
ZIP 90026 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
- 90057
Los Angeles (90057)
44,998 residents
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
38,617 residents
- 90012
Los Angeles (90012)
31,103 residents
- 90039
Los Angeles (90039)
28,514 residents
- 90017 23,768
Los Angeles (90017)
23,768 residents
- 90015 18,986
Los Angeles (90015)
18,986 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 90026 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90026 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90039
Los Angeles (90039)
$113,818 median income
- 90026
Los Angeles (90026)
$87,334 median income
- 90015
Los Angeles (90015)
$69,268 median income
- 90012
Los Angeles (90012)
$66,860 median income
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
$60,440 median income
- 90017
Los Angeles (90017)
$52,717 median income
- 90057 $44,823
Los Angeles (90057)
$44,823 median income
- 90014 $31,000
Los Angeles (90014)
$31,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90026, 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 (67,869 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 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.
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