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ZIP Code 90039
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,514
- 2,920/sq mi High-density area
- $113,818
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,264,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.0%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,920
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90039 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 90039 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 448.3 in 2023 to 466.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90039 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 28,514 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 2,920 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90039 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,818 (12% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,410. The poverty rate is 10.0%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,264,500 (64% above the average California ZIP), with only 45.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,250.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90039 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 90039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90039.
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
351 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
219 establishments
- Information
Information
182 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 123
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 83
Accommodation and food services
83 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 90039, 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
28,514
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
2,920
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90039?
40.7
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
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?
$113,818
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$71,410
Per Capita Income
10.0%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90039 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)
$113,818 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,583 California 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
13,454housing units
13,454
Total Housing Units
12,476
Occupied Units
978
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,264,500
Median Home Value
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$2,250
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
466
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+366%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90039 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +366% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.2% | 376 |
| 2021 | +4.7% | 394 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 443 |
| 2023 | +1.2% | 448 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 466 |
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 1,425 business establishments in ZIP 90039, employing approximately 10,693 people with a combined annual payroll of $741,862,000.
1,425
Businesses
10,693
Employees
$741.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 351 | 24.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 219 | 15.4% |
| Information | 182 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 123 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 5.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 78 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 69 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 40 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 26 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.9% |
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 90039 vs 91204 →
ZIP 90039 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90026
Los Angeles (90026)
67,869 residents
- 90065
Los Angeles (90065)
45,527 residents
- 90027
Los Angeles (90027)
45,151 residents
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
38,617 residents
- 91205
Glendale (91205)
37,810 residents
- 90039
Los Angeles (90039)
28,514 residents
- 90017 23,768
Los Angeles (90017)
23,768 residents
- 91204 16,032
Glendale (91204)
16,032 residents
- 91203 13,220
Glendale (91203)
13,220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90039 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90039 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
- 90065
Los Angeles (90065)
$94,784 median income
- 90027
Los Angeles (90027)
$94,521 median income
- 90026
Los Angeles (90026)
$87,334 median income
- 91203
Glendale (91203)
$82,364 median income
- 91204
Glendale (91204)
$74,144 median income
- 91205
Glendale (91205)
$64,564 median income
- 90029
Los Angeles (90029)
$60,440 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90039 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91204 | Glendale, CA | 16,032 | 1.7 mi |
| 90065 | Los Angeles, CA | 45,527 | 1.9 mi |
| 90026 | Los Angeles, CA | 67,869 | 2.3 mi |
| 91210 | Glendale, CA | 328 | 2.3 mi |
| 91205 | Glendale, CA | 37,810 | 2.0 mi |
| 90027 | Los Angeles, CA | 45,151 | 2.0 mi |
| 91203 | Glendale, CA | 13,220 | 2.9 mi |
| 90029 | Los Angeles, CA | 38,617 | 2.5 mi |
| 90090 | Dodgertown, CA | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 90017 | Los Angeles, CA | 23,768 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90039, 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 (28,514 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 90039 in?
ZIP code 90039 (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 90039?
ZIP code 90039 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 28,514 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90039?
The median household income in ZIP 90039 is $113,818, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90039?
The median home value in ZIP 90039 is $1,264,500, which is 355% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90039 is White at 47.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90039?
ZIP code 90039 has 1,425 business establishments employing approximately 10,693 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90039 are: Arts, entertainment, and recreation (351), Professional, scientific, and technical services (219), Information (182). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90039?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90039 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 366%. 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 90039?
In ZIP code 90039, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.0% 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 90039?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90039 is 29.7 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 90039?
In ZIP code 90039, approximately 45.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90039 is 10.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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