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ZIP Code 90048
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,397
- 4,381/sq mi High-density area
- $103,495
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,932,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,381
- people per sq mi
- 28%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90048 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90048 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 21,397 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 4,381 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90048 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,495 (2% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $99,090. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,932,000 (150% above the average California ZIP), with only 27.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,416.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90048 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 90048
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90048.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
506 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
385 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
314 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
272 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 182
Accommodation and food services
182 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 90048, 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
21,397
Population
4.9
Area (sq mi)
4,381
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90048?
39.3
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
27.3%
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?
$103,495
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$99,090
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90048 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)
$103,495 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
14,018housing units
14,018
Total Housing Units
12,327
Occupied Units
1,691
Vacant Units
1.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,932,000
Median Home Value
+150% vs state ZIP avg
$2,416
Median Rent
1961
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
+9.2%
YoY Change (2021)
219
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+119%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90048 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +7.3% | 291 |
| 2017 | -2.2% | 285 |
| 2019 | – | 216 |
| 2020 | -7.5% | 200 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 219 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,456 business establishments in ZIP 90048, employing approximately 38,255 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,532,911,000.
2,456
Businesses
38,255
Employees
$3.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 506 | 20.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 385 | 15.7% |
| Retail trade | 314 | 12.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 272 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 182 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 180 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 154 | 6.3% |
| Information | 140 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 70 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 69 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 58 | 2.4% |
| Construction | 52 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 18 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.5% |
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 90048 vs 90211 →
ZIP 90048 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90019
Los Angeles (90019)
64,458 residents
- 90046
Los Angeles (90046)
48,581 residents
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
47,596 residents
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
36,865 residents
- 90038
Los Angeles (90038)
28,917 residents
- 90035
Los Angeles (90035)
28,418 residents
- 90048 21,397
Los Angeles (90048)
21,397 residents
- 90069 20,483
West Hollywood (90069)
20,483 residents
- 90212 11,555
Beverly Hills (90212)
11,555 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90048 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90048 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90067
Los Angeles (90067)
$195,433 median income
- 90211
Beverly Hills (90211)
$122,694 median income
- 90212
Beverly Hills (90212)
$118,019 median income
- 90036
Los Angeles (90036)
$109,785 median income
- 90069
West Hollywood (90069)
$107,987 median income
- 90035
Los Angeles (90035)
$105,013 median income
- 90048
Los Angeles (90048)
$103,495 median income
- 90046
Los Angeles (90046)
$96,250 median income
- 90019 $73,934
Los Angeles (90019)
$73,934 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90048 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90211 | Beverly Hills, CA | 8,434 | 0.8 mi |
| 90036 | Los Angeles, CA | 36,865 | 1.3 mi |
| 90069 | West Hollywood, CA | 20,483 | 1.5 mi |
| 90035 | Los Angeles, CA | 28,418 | 1.6 mi |
| 90212 | Beverly Hills, CA | 11,555 | 1.8 mi |
| 90046 | Los Angeles, CA | 48,581 | 2.4 mi |
| 90067 | Los Angeles, CA | 2,424 | 2.6 mi |
| 90019 | Los Angeles, CA | 64,458 | 2.6 mi |
| 90038 | Los Angeles, CA | 28,917 | 2.9 mi |
| 90016 | Los Angeles, CA | 47,596 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90048, 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 (21,397 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 90048 in?
ZIP code 90048 (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 90048?
ZIP code 90048 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 21,397 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90048?
The median household income in ZIP 90048 is $103,495, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90048?
The median home value in ZIP 90048 is $1,932,000, which is 595% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90048?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90048 is White at 71.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90048?
ZIP code 90048 has 2,456 business establishments employing approximately 38,255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90048?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90048 are: Health care and social assistance (506), Professional, scientific, and technical services (385), Retail trade (314). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90048?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90048 increased by 9.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 90048?
In ZIP code 90048, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.6% 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 90048?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90048 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90048?
In ZIP code 90048, approximately 27.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90048?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90048 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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