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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
$103,495
Median income
$1,932,000
Median home value
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 California average), while per-capita income is $99,090. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. Median home value sits at $1,932,000 (150% above the state average), median rent at $2,416 a month, and owner-occupancy at 27.9%.

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. To put 90048 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 90048

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90048.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 90048?

39.3

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

27.3%

Foreign-Born

White 71.4%
African American 3.8%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$103,495

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$99,090

Per Capita Income

11.7%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90048 ranks nationally

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

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

$103,495 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.6%

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

What does housing look like?

14,018

Total Housing Units

12,327

Occupied Units

1,691

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.9%
Renter 72.1%

$1,932,000

Median Home Value

+150% vs state

$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

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ZIP 90048 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 90048 ranks #7 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 90048 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 90048 ranks #7 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
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.