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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
$56,152
Median income
$583,900
Median home value
10.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Los Angeles pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

23th 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.

ZIP code 90059 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.6 square miles in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 40,952 residents, producing a population density of 4,772 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90059 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90059 sits at $56,152 (45% below the California average), while per-capita income is $21,641. The poverty rate stands at 26.1% and the unemployment rate at 12.1%. On housing, the median home value is $583,900 (24% below the state average) with median rent at $1,433 per month, and 44.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90059 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90059 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90059

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90059.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,952

Population

8.6

Area (sq mi)

4,772

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90059?

31.5

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

30.4%

Foreign-Born

White 7.6%
African American 20.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%

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

$21,641

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

12.1%

Unemployment Rate

33.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90059 ranks nationally

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 37.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,654

Total Housing Units

10,314

Occupied Units

340

Vacant Units

3.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.2%
Renter 55.8%

$583,900

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,433

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 90059 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 90059 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 90059 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 90059 ranks #8 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
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

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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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