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ZIP Code 90038
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,917
- 7,127/sq mi High-density area
- $61,454
- Median income Below-median income area
- $1,177,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 7,127
- people per sq mi
- 8%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90038 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90038 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 28,917 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 7,127 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90038 reports a modest median household income of $61,454 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,071. The poverty rate is 20.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,177,100 (52% above the average California ZIP), with only 8.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,789.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.5, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90038 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 90038
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90038.
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
142 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
141 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Information
Information
132 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 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 90038, 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
28,917
Population
4.1
Area (sq mi)
7,127
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90038?
34.5
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
37.8%
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?
$61,454
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$46,071
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90038 ranks among California ZIPs
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,454 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,583 California ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more California 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
15,503housing units
15,503
Total Housing Units
13,496
Occupied Units
2,007
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,177,100
Median Home Value
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$1,789
Median Rent
1965
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
+13.2%
YoY Change (2023)
552
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+452%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90038 have increased 13.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +452% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +8.0% | 440 |
| 2019 | +5.2% | 463 |
| 2020 | -7.5% | 428 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 485 |
| 2023 | – | 552 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,065 business establishments in ZIP 90038, employing approximately 33,691 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,369,218,000.
1,065
Businesses
33,691
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 142 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 141 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 140 | 13.2% |
| Information | 132 | 12.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 118 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 69 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 62 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 25 | 2.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 17 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.7% |
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 90038 vs 90028 →
ZIP 90038 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90019
Los Angeles (90019)
64,458 residents
- 90004
Los Angeles (90004)
62,180 residents
- 90046
Los Angeles (90046)
48,581 residents
- 90020
Los Angeles (90020)
38,967 residents
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
38,617 residents
- 90005
Los Angeles (90005)
37,681 residents
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
36,865 residents
- 90038
Los Angeles (90038)
28,917 residents
- 90028
Los Angeles (90028)
28,714 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90038 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90038 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
$109,785 median income
- 90068
Los Angeles (90068)
$101,630 median income
- 90010
Los Angeles (90010)
$101,455 median income
- 90046
Los Angeles (90046)
$96,250 median income
- 90019
Los Angeles (90019)
$73,934 median income
- 90004
Los Angeles (90004)
$64,826 median income
- 90038
Los Angeles (90038)
$61,454 median income
- 90028
Los Angeles (90028)
$61,349 median income
- 90020
Los Angeles (90020)
$61,184 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90038 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90028 | Los Angeles, CA | 28,714 | 0.8 mi |
| 90004 | Los Angeles, CA | 62,180 | 1.2 mi |
| 90029 | Los Angeles, CA | 38,617 | 1.8 mi |
| 90010 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,800 | 1.9 mi |
| 90020 | Los Angeles, CA | 38,967 | 1.8 mi |
| 90068 | Los Angeles, CA | 22,286 | 2.7 mi |
| 90036 | Los Angeles, CA | 36,865 | 1.9 mi |
| 90005 | Los Angeles, CA | 37,681 | 2.3 mi |
| 90019 | Los Angeles, CA | 64,458 | 2.9 mi |
| 90046 | Los Angeles, CA | 48,581 | 2.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90038, 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 (28,917 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 90038 in?
ZIP code 90038 (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 90038?
ZIP code 90038 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 28,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90038?
The median household income in ZIP 90038 is $61,454, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90038?
The median home value in ZIP 90038 is $1,177,100, which is 323% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90038?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90038 is White at 36.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 48.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90038?
ZIP code 90038 has 1,065 business establishments employing approximately 33,691 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90038?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90038 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (142), Professional, scientific, and technical services (141), Retail trade (140). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90038?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90038 increased by 13.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 452%. 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 90038?
In ZIP code 90038, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 90038?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90038 is 32.4 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 90038?
In ZIP code 90038, approximately 8.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 91.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90038?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90038 is 20.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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