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ZIP Code 90028

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

28,714
7,273/sq mi
$61,349
Median income
$1,043,100
Median home value
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
7,273
people per sq mi
3%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90028 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90028 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.9 square miles in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 28,714 residents, producing a population density of 7,273 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90028 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90028 sits at $61,349 (40% below the California average), while per-capita income is $50,008. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.7%. On housing, the median home value is $1,043,100 (35% above the state average) with median rent at $1,899 per month, and 3.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90028 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90028 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90028

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90028.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90028, Los Angeles, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,714

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

7,273

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90028?

35.6

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

35.3%

Foreign-Born

White 45.2%
African American 8.6%
Asian 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%

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?

$61,349

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$50,008

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90028 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,349 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.1%

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

What does housing look like?

23,000

Total Housing Units

18,807

Occupied Units

4,193

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 3.4%
Renter 96.6%

$1,043,100

Median Home Value

+35% vs state

$1,899

Median Rent

1967

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.0%

YoY Change (2021)

463

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+363%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90028 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +363% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +13.6% 370
2018 +4.9% 388
2019 +3.0% 400
2020 +10.4% 442
2021 +5.0% 463

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,797 business establishments in ZIP 90028, employing approximately 34,891 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,584,121,000.

1,797

Businesses

34,891

Employees

$3.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 294 16.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 253 14.1%
Retail trade 213 11.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 211 11.7%
Information 195 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 143 8.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 131 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 101 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 3.8%
Finance and insurance 36 2.0%
Educational services 36 2.0%
Construction 35 1.9%
Manufacturing 25 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 22 1.2%
Wholesale trade 19 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.7%

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 90028 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 90028 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90028 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 90028 ranks #8 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
90038 Los Angeles, CA 28,917 0.8 mi
90068 Los Angeles, CA 22,286 2.0 mi
90004 Los Angeles, CA 62,180 1.9 mi
90029 Los Angeles, CA 38,617 2.0 mi
90046 Los Angeles, CA 48,581 2.3 mi
90010 Los Angeles, CA 3,800 2.7 mi
90020 Los Angeles, CA 38,967 2.5 mi
90036 Los Angeles, CA 36,865 2.4 mi
90069 West Hollywood, CA 20,483 3.2 mi
90005 Los Angeles, CA 37,681 3.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90028 in?
ZIP code 90028 (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 90028?
ZIP code 90028 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 28,714 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90028?
The median household income in ZIP 90028 is $61,349, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90028?
The median home value in ZIP 90028 is $1,043,100, which is 275% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90028?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90028 is White at 45.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90028?
ZIP code 90028 has 1,797 business establishments employing approximately 34,891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90028?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90028 are: Accommodation and food services (294), Professional, scientific, and technical services (253), Retail trade (213). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90028?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90028 increased by 5.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 363%. 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 90028?
In ZIP code 90028, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.1% 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 90028?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90028 is 28.3 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 90028?
In ZIP code 90028, approximately 3.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 96.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90028?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90028 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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