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ZIP Code 90027

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

45,151
2,143/sq mi
$94,521
Median income
$1,776,400
Median home value
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Los Angeles pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
2,143
people per sq mi
20%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90027 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90027 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 45,151 residents across 21.1 square miles, a density of 2,143 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90027 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,521 (7% below the California average), while per-capita income is $69,856. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 9.0%. The typical home here is valued at $1,776,400 (130% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,940 monthly, and 20.0% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 90027 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 90027

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90027.

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 90027, 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

45,151

Population

21.1

Area (sq mi)

2,143

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90027?

38.2

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

28.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 11.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%

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?

$94,521

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$69,856

Per Capita Income

14.3%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90027 ranks nationally

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

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

$94,521 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.2%

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

What does housing look like?

24,463

Total Housing Units

22,178

Occupied Units

2,285

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 20.0%
Renter 80.0%

$1,776,400

Median Home Value

+130% vs state

$1,940

Median Rent

1957

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

+15.1%

YoY Change (2024)

414

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+314%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90027 have increased 15.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +314% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -8.4% 319
2021 -1.2% 315
2022 +15.7% 364
2023 -1.1% 360
2024 +15.1% 414

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 1,916 business establishments in ZIP 90027, employing approximately 27,624 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,300,385,000.

1,916

Businesses

27,624

Employees

$2.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 445 23.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 244 12.7%
Health care and social assistance 242 12.6%
Accommodation and food services 203 10.6%
Information 202 10.5%
Retail trade 132 6.9%
Other services (except public administration) 132 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 116 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 49 2.6%
Finance and insurance 36 1.9%
Educational services 30 1.6%
Construction 25 1.3%
Wholesale trade 19 1.0%
Manufacturing 16 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.3%
Industries not classified 6 0.3%

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 90027 vs 90029 →

ZIP 90027 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 90027 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 90027 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 90027 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
90029 Los Angeles, CA 38,617 2.5 mi
91204 Glendale, CA 16,032 1.9 mi
90068 Los Angeles, CA 22,286 2.2 mi
90039 Los Angeles, CA 28,514 2.0 mi
91201 Glendale, CA 22,781 3.1 mi
91210 Glendale, CA 328 2.4 mi
91203 Glendale, CA 13,220 2.4 mi
91205 Glendale, CA 37,810 2.8 mi
90028 Los Angeles, CA 28,714 2.7 mi
91202 Glendale, CA 22,830 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90027 in? ▼
ZIP code 90027 (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 90027? ▼
ZIP code 90027 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 45,151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90027? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90027 is $94,521, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90027? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90027 is $1,776,400, which is 539% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90027? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90027 is White at 60.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90027? ▼
ZIP code 90027 has 1,916 business establishments employing approximately 27,624 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90027? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90027 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (445), Professional, scientific, and technical services (244), Health care and social assistance (242). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90027? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90027 increased by 15.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 314%. 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 90027? ▼
In ZIP code 90027, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.2% 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 90027? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90027 is 28.6 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 90027? ▼
In ZIP code 90027, approximately 20.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 80.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90027? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90027 is 14.3% 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.