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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 High-density area
- $74,472
- Median income Near-median income area
- $596,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 11.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90040 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +19.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 358.7 in 2023 to 426.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,315. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $596,100 (23% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,532; owner occupancy is 55.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90040 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 90040
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90040.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
401 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
192 establishments
- Manufacturing 160
Manufacturing
160 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 123
Transportation and warehousing
123 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 70
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90040?
38.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
39.2%
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?
$74,472
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$26,315
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90040 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)
$74,472 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
3,341housing units
3,341
Total Housing Units
3,267
Occupied Units
74
Vacant Units
3.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$596,100
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 90201
Bell Gardens (90201)
101,279 residents
- 90022
Los Angeles (90022)
67,179 residents
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
62,928 residents
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
62,549 residents
- 90242
Downey (90242)
43,497 residents
- 90241
Downey (90241)
42,399 residents
- 91754 32,742
Monterey Park (91754)
32,742 residents
- 90270 27,372
Maywood (90270)
27,372 residents
- 90240 25,876
Downey (90240)
25,876 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90040 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90040 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90240
Downey (90240)
$101,904 median income
- 90242
Downey (90242)
$89,075 median income
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
$88,201 median income
- 90241
Downey (90241)
$88,006 median income
- 91754
Monterey Park (91754)
$86,331 median income
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
$79,625 median income
- 90040
Los Angeles (90040)
$74,472 median income
- 90022
Los Angeles (90022)
$67,967 median income
- 90270
Maywood (90270)
$61,165 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90040, 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 (12,520 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 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.
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