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ZIP Code 90044
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 89,779
- 6,748/sq mi High-density area
- $53,302
- Median income Below-median income area
- $613,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,748
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90044 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 90044 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 454.1 in 2023 to 499.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90044 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 89,779 residents across 13.3 square miles, a density of 6,748 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90044 reports a modest median household income of $53,302 (48% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,191. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $613,900 (21% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,477; owner occupancy is 31.1%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90044 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 90044
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90044.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
55 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
51 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 90044, 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
89,779
Population
13.3
Area (sq mi)
6,748
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90044?
31.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
35.2%
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?
$53,302
Median Household Income
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$21,191
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90044 ranks nationally
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,302 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
28,238housing units
28,238
Total Housing Units
26,631
Occupied Units
1,607
Vacant Units
3.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$613,900
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$1,477
Median Rent
1957
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
+10.0%
YoY Change (2024)
499
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+399%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90044 have increased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +399% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.1% | 356 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 400 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 448 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 454 |
| 2024 | +10.0% | 499 |
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 482 business establishments in ZIP 90044, employing approximately 4,200 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,770,000.
482
Businesses
4,200
Employees
$152.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 76 | 15.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 13.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 55 | 11.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 51 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 49 | 10.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 2.7% |
| Information | 10 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.0% |
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 90044 vs 90047 →
ZIP 90044 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90044
Los Angeles (90044)
89,779 residents
- 90003
Los Angeles (90003)
66,266 residents
- 90037
Los Angeles (90037)
62,276 residents
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
57,110 residents
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
51,223 residents
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
48,606 residents
- 90247
Gardena (90247)
47,487 residents
- 90062 32,821
Los Angeles (90062)
32,821 residents
- 90061 26,872
Los Angeles (90061)
26,872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90044 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90044 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90305
Inglewood (90305)
$92,665 median income
- 90247
Gardena (90247)
$77,333 median income
- 90303
Inglewood (90303)
$72,815 median income
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
$71,664 median income
- 90062
Los Angeles (90062)
$67,701 median income
- 90061
Los Angeles (90061)
$61,046 median income
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
$60,767 median income
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
$59,021 median income
- 90037
Los Angeles (90037)
$57,622 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90044 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90047 | Los Angeles, CA | 48,606 | 1.0 mi |
| 90003 | Los Angeles, CA | 66,266 | 1.3 mi |
| 90305 | Inglewood, CA | 14,853 | 2.2 mi |
| 90002 | Los Angeles, CA | 51,223 | 2.6 mi |
| 90061 | Los Angeles, CA | 26,872 | 2.5 mi |
| 90037 | Los Angeles, CA | 62,276 | 3.5 mi |
| 90303 | Inglewood, CA | 26,176 | 2.5 mi |
| 90001 | Los Angeles, CA | 57,110 | 2.8 mi |
| 90247 | Gardena, CA | 47,487 | 4.3 mi |
| 90062 | Los Angeles, CA | 32,821 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90044, 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 (89,779 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 90044 in?
ZIP code 90044 (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 90044?
ZIP code 90044 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 89,779 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90044?
The median household income in ZIP 90044 is $53,302, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90044?
The median home value in ZIP 90044 is $613,900, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90044?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90044 is Two or More Ethnicities at 29.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 69.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90044?
ZIP code 90044 has 482 business establishments employing approximately 4,200 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90044?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90044 are: Retail trade (76), Health care and social assistance (74), Other services (except public administration) (67). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90044?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90044 increased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 399%. 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 90044?
In ZIP code 90044, 40.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 90044?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90044 is 34.0 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 90044?
In ZIP code 90044, approximately 31.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90044?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90044 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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