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ZIP Code 90059
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,952
- 4,772/sq mi High-density area
- $56,152
- Median income Below-median income area
- $583,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 10.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Los Angeles pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,772
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90059 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 90059 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 430.8 in 2023 to 455.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90059 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 40,952 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 4,772 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90059 reports a modest median household income of $56,152 (45% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,641. Economic pressure is pronounced: 26.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $583,900 (24% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,433; owner occupancy is 44.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90059 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 90059
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90059.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
60 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
44 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 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 90059, 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
40,952
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
4,772
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90059?
31.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
30.4%
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?
$56,152
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$21,641
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90059 ranks nationally
Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$56,152 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
10,654housing units
10,654
Total Housing Units
10,314
Occupied Units
340
Vacant Units
3.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$583,900
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,433
Median Rent
1957
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
455
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+355%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90059 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +355% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 323 |
| 2021 | +14.2% | 369 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 413 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 431 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 455 |
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 292 business establishments in ZIP 90059, employing approximately 6,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $623,663,000.
292
Businesses
6,736
Employees
$623.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 20.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 44 | 15.1% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 21 | 7.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Information | 3 | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.0% |
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 90059 vs 90002 →
ZIP 90059 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90044
Los Angeles (90044)
89,779 residents
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
69,745 residents
- 90003
Los Angeles (90003)
66,266 residents
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
57,110 residents
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
51,223 residents
- 90220
Compton (90220)
49,328 residents
- 90059
Los Angeles (90059)
40,952 residents
- 90222 31,869
Compton (90222)
31,869 residents
- 90061 26,872
Los Angeles (90061)
26,872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90059 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90059 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90746
Carson (90746)
$113,364 median income
- 90220
Compton (90220)
$82,335 median income
- 90222
Compton (90222)
$78,425 median income
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
$75,194 median income
- 90061
Los Angeles (90061)
$61,046 median income
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
$60,767 median income
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
$59,021 median income
- 90059
Los Angeles (90059)
$56,152 median income
- 90003
Los Angeles (90003)
$56,030 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90059 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90002 | Los Angeles, CA | 51,223 | 1.6 mi |
| 90222 | Compton, CA | 31,869 | 1.2 mi |
| 90061 | Los Angeles, CA | 26,872 | 1.5 mi |
| 90001 | Los Angeles, CA | 57,110 | 3.3 mi |
| 90262 | Lynwood, CA | 69,745 | 2.8 mi |
| 90220 | Compton, CA | 49,328 | 3.2 mi |
| 90003 | Los Angeles, CA | 66,266 | 3.0 mi |
| 90747 | Carson, CA | 0 | 4.4 mi |
| 90044 | Los Angeles, CA | 89,779 | 3.0 mi |
| 90746 | Carson, CA | 25,990 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90059, 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 (40,952 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 90059 in?
ZIP code 90059 (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 90059?
ZIP code 90059 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 40,952 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90059?
The median household income in ZIP 90059 is $56,152, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90059?
The median home value in ZIP 90059 is $583,900, which is 110% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90059?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90059 is Two or More Ethnicities at 23.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90059?
ZIP code 90059 has 292 business establishments employing approximately 6,736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90059?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90059 are: Health care and social assistance (60), Transportation and warehousing (44), Retail trade (43). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90059?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90059 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 355%. 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 90059?
In ZIP code 90059, 37.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.4% 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 90059?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90059 is 33.4 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 90059?
In ZIP code 90059, approximately 44.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90059?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90059 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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