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ZIP Code 90047

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

48,606
3,967/sq mi
$71,664
Median income
$680,600
Median home value
21.7%
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.

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
3,967
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90047 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90047 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.3 square miles in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 48,606 residents, producing a population density of 3,967 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90047 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90047 sits at $71,664 (30% below the California average), while per-capita income is $33,847. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. On housing, the median home value is $680,600 (12% below the state average) with median rent at $1,519 per month, and 56.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90047 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90047 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90047

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90047.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90047, Los Angeles, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

48,606

Population

12.3

Area (sq mi)

3,967

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90047?

39.9

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

19.2%

Foreign-Born

White 5.9%
African American 52.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%

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?

$71,664

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$33,847

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90047 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,664 49th percentile higher than 49% 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 48.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

18,080

Total Housing Units

17,329

Occupied Units

751

Vacant Units

2.91

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.0%
Renter 44.0%

$680,600

Median Home Value

-12% vs state

$1,519

Median Rent

1946

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

480

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+380%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90047 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +380% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.6% 351
2021 +12.7% 395
2022 +13.5% 449
2023 -0.2% 448
2024 +7.1% 480

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 513 business establishments in ZIP 90047, employing approximately 4,463 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,665,000.

513

Businesses

4,463

Employees

$177.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 101 19.7%
Retail trade 95 18.5%
Other services (except public administration) 59 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 52 10.1%
Construction 42 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 35 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.5%
Manufacturing 15 2.9%
Wholesale trade 15 2.9%
Finance and insurance 8 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.6%
Information 4 0.8%

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 90047 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 90047 ranks #3 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 90047 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 90047 ranks #5 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
90044 Los Angeles, CA 89,779 1.0 mi
90305 Inglewood, CA 14,853 1.3 mi
90303 Inglewood, CA 26,176 1.8 mi
90003 Los Angeles, CA 66,266 2.1 mi
90062 Los Angeles, CA 32,821 3.4 mi
90301 Inglewood, CA 36,568 2.8 mi
90043 Los Angeles, CA 44,789 2.8 mi
90249 Gardena, CA 26,669 3.7 mi
90304 Inglewood, CA 28,210 3.1 mi
90302 Inglewood, CA 29,415 3.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90047 in?
ZIP code 90047 (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 90047?
ZIP code 90047 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 48,606 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90047?
The median household income in ZIP 90047 is $71,664, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90047?
The median home value in ZIP 90047 is $680,600, which is 145% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90047 is African American at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90047?
ZIP code 90047 has 513 business establishments employing approximately 4,463 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90047?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90047 are: Health care and social assistance (101), Retail trade (95), Other services (except public administration) (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90047?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90047 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 380%. 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 90047?
In ZIP code 90047, 48.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 90047?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90047 is 33.7 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 90047?
In ZIP code 90047, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90047 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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