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ZIP Code 90056
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,827
- 1,913/sq mi High-density area
- $133,048
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,607,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.8%
- 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 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,913
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90056 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 90056 (Los Angeles, CA) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 330.1 in 2023 to 325.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90056 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, home to 7,827 residents across 4.1 square miles, a density of 1,913 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90056 skews affluent, with a median household income of $133,048 (31% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,610. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,607,200 (108% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,335; 57.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90056 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 90056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90056.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
37 establishments
- Retail trade 17
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 17
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 90056, 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
7,827
Population
4.1
Area (sq mi)
1,913
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90056?
41.0
Median Age
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
9.5%
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?
$133,048
Median Household Income
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$75,610
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 90056 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)
$133,048 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
3,728housing units
3,728
Total Housing Units
3,444
Occupied Units
284
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,607,200
Median Home Value
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$2,335
Median Rent
1958
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
325
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+225%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90056 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +225% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 254 |
| 2021 | -0.5% | 253 |
| 2022 | +27.0% | 321 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 330 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 325 |
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 225 business establishments in ZIP 90056, employing approximately 3,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,749,000.
225
Businesses
3,350
Employees
$190.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 50 | 22.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 37 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 17 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 6.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 6.2% |
| Information | 12 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 8 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 2.2% |
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 90056 vs 90302 →
ZIP 90056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
47,596 residents
- 90043
Los Angeles (90043)
44,789 residents
- 90045
Los Angeles (90045)
39,480 residents
- 90301
Inglewood (90301)
36,568 residents
- 90008
Los Angeles (90008)
32,327 residents
- 90230
Culver City (90230)
31,766 residents
- 90302
Inglewood (90302)
29,415 residents
- 90304
Inglewood (90304)
28,210 residents
- 90232 15,149
Culver City (90232)
15,149 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90056 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90094
Playa Vista (90094)
$145,744 median income
- 90045
Los Angeles (90045)
$135,032 median income
- 90056
Los Angeles (90056)
$133,048 median income
- 90232
Culver City (90232)
$122,396 median income
- 90230
Culver City (90230)
$107,109 median income
- 90302
Inglewood (90302)
$73,777 median income
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
$73,516 median income
- 90301
Inglewood (90301)
$65,806 median income
- 90043
Los Angeles (90043)
$64,792 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90056 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90302 | Inglewood, CA | 29,415 | 1.3 mi |
| 90230 | Culver City, CA | 31,766 | 1.5 mi |
| 90043 | Los Angeles, CA | 44,789 | 2.0 mi |
| 90301 | Inglewood, CA | 36,568 | 2.3 mi |
| 90008 | Los Angeles, CA | 32,327 | 2.0 mi |
| 90232 | Culver City, CA | 15,149 | 2.5 mi |
| 90016 | Los Angeles, CA | 47,596 | 3.0 mi |
| 90094 | Playa Vista, CA | 5,464 | 2.8 mi |
| 90304 | Inglewood, CA | 28,210 | 3.5 mi |
| 90045 | Los Angeles, CA | 39,480 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90056, 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 (7,827 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 90056 in?
ZIP code 90056 (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 90056?
ZIP code 90056 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 7,827 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90056?
The median household income in ZIP 90056 is $133,048, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90056?
The median home value in ZIP 90056 is $1,607,200, which is 478% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90056 is African American at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90056?
ZIP code 90056 has 225 business establishments employing approximately 3,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90056 are: Health care and social assistance (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (37), Retail trade (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90056?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90056 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 225%. 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 90056?
In ZIP code 90056, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90056?
In ZIP code 90056, approximately 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90056 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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