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ZIP Code 90040

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

12,520
866/sq mi
$74,472
Median income
$596,100
Median home value
11.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Los Angeles pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
866
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90040 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90040 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, home to 12,520 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 866 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90040 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,472 (27% below the California average), while per-capita income is $26,315. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $596,100 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,532 per month, and 55.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 90040 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 90040

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90040.

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 90040, 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

12,520

Population

14.5

Area (sq mi)

866

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90040?

38.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

39.2%

Foreign-Born

White 15.5%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 7.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.1%
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%

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?

$74,472

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$26,315

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90040 ranks nationally

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

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

$74,472 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 39.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%

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

What does housing look like?

3,341

Total Housing Units

3,267

Occupied Units

74

Vacant Units

3.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.6%
Renter 44.4%

$596,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,532

Median Rent

1959

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

+19.0%

YoY Change (2024)

427

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+327%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90040 have increased 19.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +327% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 290
2021 +11.1% 322
2022 +10.8% 357
2023 +0.4% 359
2024 +19.0% 427

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 1,290 business establishments in ZIP 90040, employing approximately 43,979 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,532,786,000.

1,290

Businesses

43,979

Employees

$2.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 401 31.1%
Retail trade 192 14.9%
Manufacturing 160 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing 123 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 70 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 60 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 3.3%
Health care and social assistance 43 3.3%
Other services (except public administration) 40 3.1%
Construction 37 2.9%
Finance and insurance 29 2.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 16 1.2%
Information 10 0.8%
Educational services 8 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 0.5%

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 90040 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 90040 ranks #0 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 90040 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 90040 ranks #7 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
90022 Los Angeles, CA 67,179 2.2 mi
90270 Maywood, CA 27,372 2.1 mi
90201 Bell Gardens, CA 101,279 2.0 mi
90640 Montebello, CA 62,549 2.7 mi
91754 Monterey Park, CA 32,742 4.0 mi
90660 Pico Rivera, CA 62,928 3.4 mi
90240 Downey, CA 25,876 3.1 mi
90241 Downey, CA 42,399 3.8 mi
90058 Los Angeles, CA 3,223 3.8 mi
90242 Downey, CA 43,497 5.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90040 in? ▼
ZIP code 90040 (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 90040? ▼
ZIP code 90040 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 12,520 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90040? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90040 is $74,472, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90040? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90040 is $596,100, which is 114% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90040? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90040 is Two or More Ethnicities at 26.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 96.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90040? ▼
ZIP code 90040 has 1,290 business establishments employing approximately 43,979 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90040? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90040 are: Wholesale trade (401), Retail trade (192), Manufacturing (160). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90040? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90040 increased by 19.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 327%. 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 90040? ▼
In ZIP code 90040, 39.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.2% 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 90040? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90040 is 27.7 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 90040? ▼
In ZIP code 90040, approximately 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90040? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90040 is 15.1% 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.