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ZIP Code 90049
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,482
- 912/sq mi High-density area
- $170,607
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 912
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90049 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90049 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 35,482 residents across 38.9 square miles, a density of 912 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90049 skews affluent, with a median household income of $170,607 (68% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $125,951. The poverty rate is 6.0%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,957; 53.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90049 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 90049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90049.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
399 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
318 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
267 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
257 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 137
Other services (except public administration)
137 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 90049, 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
35,482
Population
38.9
Area (sq mi)
912
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90049?
40.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
21.5%
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?
$170,607
Median Household Income
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$125,951
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90049 ranks nationally
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$170,607 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
18,727housing units
18,727
Total Housing Units
16,649
Occupied Units
2,078
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$2,957
Median Rent
1968
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
-7.1%
YoY Change (2021)
126
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+26%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90049 have decreased 7.1% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +26% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +0.2% | 183 |
| 2016 | +18.5% | 217 |
| 2019 | -16.9% | 180 |
| 2020 | -25.0% | 135 |
| 2021 | -7.1% | 126 |
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 1,998 business establishments in ZIP 90049, employing approximately 19,035 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,493,766,000.
1,998
Businesses
19,035
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 399 | 20.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 318 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 267 | 13.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 257 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 137 | 6.9% |
| Information | 122 | 6.1% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 88 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 3.3% |
| Educational services | 55 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 42 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 0.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.2% |
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 90049 vs 90077 →
ZIP 90049 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90024
Los Angeles (90024)
47,452 residents
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
35,482 residents
- 90403
Santa Monica (90403)
24,525 residents
- 90272
Pacific Palisades (90272)
22,986 residents
- 90404
Santa Monica (90404)
21,360 residents
- 91436 14,372
Encino (91436)
14,372 residents
- 90402 12,250
Santa Monica (90402)
12,250 residents
- 90077 9,377
Los Angeles (90077)
9,377 residents
- 90401 6,722
Santa Monica (90401)
6,722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90049 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90049 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90077
Los Angeles (90077)
$206,319 median income
- 90272
Pacific Palisades (90272)
$189,713 median income
- 91436
Encino (91436)
$177,981 median income
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
$170,607 median income
- 90402
Santa Monica (90402)
$159,100 median income
- 90403
Santa Monica (90403)
$121,925 median income
- 90401
Santa Monica (90401)
$110,385 median income
- 90404
Santa Monica (90404)
$95,139 median income
- 90024 $76,583
Los Angeles (90024)
$76,583 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90049 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90077 | Los Angeles, CA | 9,377 | 2.3 mi |
| 90403 | Santa Monica, CA | 24,525 | 3.9 mi |
| 90272 | Pacific Palisades, CA | 22,986 | 3.1 mi |
| 90095 | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | 2.9 mi |
| 90073 | Los Angeles, CA | 539 | 2.9 mi |
| 90402 | Santa Monica, CA | 12,250 | 3.7 mi |
| 91436 | Encino, CA | 14,372 | 4.4 mi |
| 90401 | Santa Monica, CA | 6,722 | 5.0 mi |
| 90024 | Los Angeles, CA | 47,452 | 3.4 mi |
| 90404 | Santa Monica, CA | 21,360 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90049, 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 (35,482 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 90049 in?
ZIP code 90049 (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 90049?
ZIP code 90049 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 35,482 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90049?
The median household income in ZIP 90049 is $170,607, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90049?
The median home value in ZIP 90049 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90049 is White at 73.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90049?
ZIP code 90049 has 1,998 business establishments employing approximately 19,035 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90049 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (399), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (318), Health care and social assistance (267). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90049?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90049 decreased by 7.1% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 26%. 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 90049?
In ZIP code 90049, 85.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.7% 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 90049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90049 is 22.2 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 90049?
In ZIP code 90049, approximately 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90049 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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