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ZIP Code 90033

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

48,852
5,773/sq mi
$59,652
Median income
$707,200
Median home value
14.9%
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.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
5,773
people per sq mi
18%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90033 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 48,852 residents across 8.5 square miles, a density of 5,773 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90033 reports a modest median household income of $59,652 (41% below the California average), while per-capita income is $22,180. The poverty rate stands at 23.9% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. Median home value sits at $707,200 (8% below the state average), median rent at $1,467 a month, and owner-occupancy at 17.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 90033, plus 6 more within Los Angeles County, give a clearer read than the 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 90033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90033.

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 90033, 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

48,852

Population

8.5

Area (sq mi)

5,773

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90033?

32.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

43.1%

Foreign-Born

White 10.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 5.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 88.7%

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?

$59,652

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$22,180

Per Capita Income

23.9%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90033 ranks nationally

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

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

$59,652 28th percentile higher than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 38.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

13,956

Total Housing Units

13,212

Occupied Units

744

Vacant Units

3.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 17.6%
Renter 82.4%

$707,200

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,467

Median Rent

1952

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

-6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

446

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+346%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90033 have decreased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +346% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.4% 363
2021 +14.8% 416
2022 +9.1% 454
2023 +5.2% 478
2024 -6.6% 446

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 600 business establishments in ZIP 90033, employing approximately 21,641 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,782,504,000.

600

Businesses

21,641

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 139 23.2%
Retail trade 89 14.8%
Accommodation and food services 84 14.0%
Other services (except public administration) 56 9.3%
Wholesale trade 44 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.7%
Manufacturing 25 4.2%
Construction 22 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.0%
Finance and insurance 15 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.5%
Educational services 14 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.0%
Information 11 1.8%

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 90033 vs 90031 →

ZIP 90033 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 90033 ranks #2 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 90033 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 90033 ranks #4 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
90031 Los Angeles, CA 39,316 2.0 mi
90063 Los Angeles, CA 55,758 1.5 mi
90013 Los Angeles, CA 11,772 1.7 mi
90023 Los Angeles, CA 45,903 2.1 mi
90012 Los Angeles, CA 31,103 1.8 mi
90071 Los Angeles, CA 15 2.5 mi
90014 Los Angeles, CA 7,005 2.4 mi
90021 Los Angeles, CA 3,951 2.2 mi
90058 Los Angeles, CA 3,223 3.4 mi
90090 Dodgertown, CA 0 2.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90033 in? ▼
ZIP code 90033 (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 90033? ▼
ZIP code 90033 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 48,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90033? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90033 is $59,652, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90033? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90033 is $707,200, which is 154% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90033? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90033 is Two or More Ethnicities at 18.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 88.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90033? ▼
ZIP code 90033 has 600 business establishments employing approximately 21,641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90033? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90033 are: Health care and social assistance (139), Retail trade (89), Accommodation and food services (84). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90033? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90033 decreased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 346%. 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 90033? ▼
In ZIP code 90033, 38.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 90033? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90033 is 28.8 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 90033? ▼
In ZIP code 90033, approximately 17.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 82.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90033? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90033 is 23.9% 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.