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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 High-density area
- $94,521
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,776,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90027 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +15.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 359.8 in 2023 to 414.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,856. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 9.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,776,400 (130% above the average California ZIP), with only 20.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,940.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90027 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 90027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90027.
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
445 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
244 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
242 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
203 establishments
- Information
Information
202 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 90027?
38.2
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
28.4%
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?
$94,521
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
24,463housing units
24,463
Total Housing Units
22,178
Occupied Units
2,285
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,776,400
Median Home Value
+130% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 90027
Los Angeles (90027)
45,151 residents
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
38,617 residents
- 91205
Glendale (91205)
37,810 residents
- 90028
Los Angeles (90028)
28,714 residents
- 90039
Los Angeles (90039)
28,514 residents
- 91202
Glendale (91202)
22,830 residents
- 91201
Glendale (91201)
22,781 residents
- 90068
Los Angeles (90068)
22,286 residents
- 91204 16,032
Glendale (91204)
16,032 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90027 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90027 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
- 91210
Glendale (91210)
$107,656 median income
- 90068
Los Angeles (90068)
$101,630 median income
- 91202
Glendale (91202)
$96,459 median income
- 90027
Los Angeles (90027)
$94,521 median income
- 91203
Glendale (91203)
$82,364 median income
- 91201
Glendale (91201)
$82,301 median income
- 91204
Glendale (91204)
$74,144 median income
- 91205
Glendale (91205)
$64,564 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90027, 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 (45,151 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 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.
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