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ZIP Code 90043

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

44,789
4,184/sq mi
$64,792
Median income
$901,800
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
4,184
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90043 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 44,789 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 4,184 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90043 reports a modest median household income of $64,792 (36% below the California average), while per-capita income is $41,158. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 10.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $901,800 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $1,494 per month, and 53.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. To put 90043 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 90043

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90043.

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 90043, 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

44,789

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

4,184

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90043?

42.5

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

18.0%

Foreign-Born

White 8.4%
African American 56.8%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%

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?

$64,792

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$41,158

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

37.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90043 ranks nationally

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

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

$64,792 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 53.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

18,097

Total Housing Units

16,805

Occupied Units

1,292

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.9%
Renter 46.1%

$901,800

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$1,494

Median Rent

1947

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

474

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+374%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90043 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +374% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 362
2021 +10.8% 401
2022 +14.0% 458
2023 -0.0% 458
2024 +3.6% 474

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 532 business establishments in ZIP 90043, employing approximately 3,803 people with a combined annual payroll of $174,801,000.

532

Businesses

3,803

Employees

$174.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 83 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 73 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 62 11.7%
Retail trade 59 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 45 8.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 38 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.1%
Construction 26 4.9%
Educational services 26 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 4.5%
Information 23 4.3%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.4%
Finance and insurance 13 2.4%
Manufacturing 8 1.5%
Wholesale trade 5 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 90043 vs 90008 →

ZIP 90043 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 90043 ranks #4 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 90043 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 90043 ranks #9 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
90008 Los Angeles, CA 32,327 1.6 mi
90305 Inglewood, CA 14,853 2.0 mi
90302 Inglewood, CA 29,415 1.5 mi
90056 Los Angeles, CA 7,827 2.0 mi
90062 Los Angeles, CA 32,821 1.8 mi
90303 Inglewood, CA 26,176 3.5 mi
90301 Inglewood, CA 36,568 2.6 mi
90018 Los Angeles, CA 49,310 2.9 mi
90016 Los Angeles, CA 47,596 3.0 mi
90047 Los Angeles, CA 48,606 2.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90043 in? ▼
ZIP code 90043 (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 90043? ▼
ZIP code 90043 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 44,789 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90043? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90043 is $64,792, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90043? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90043 is $901,800, which is 224% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90043? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90043 is African American at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90043? ▼
ZIP code 90043 has 532 business establishments employing approximately 3,803 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90043? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90043 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Professional, scientific, and technical services (73), Other services (except public administration) (62). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90043? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90043 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 374%. 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 90043? ▼
In ZIP code 90043, 53.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 90043? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90043 is 37.0 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 90043? ▼
In ZIP code 90043, approximately 53.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90043? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90043 is 15.9% 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.