Playa Vista, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90094
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,464
- 3,460/sq mi High-density area
- $145,744
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,356,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 83.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Playa Vista pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,460
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90094 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90094 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Playa Vista, Los Angeles County, California, home to 5,464 residents across 1.6 square miles, a density of 3,460 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90094 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,744 (43% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $104,547. The poverty rate is 9.2%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,356,000 (75% above the average California ZIP), with only 30.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 83.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90094 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 90094
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Playa Vista, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90094.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
108 establishments
- Information
Information
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 41
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 33
Real estate and rental and leasing
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 28
Accommodation and food services
28 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 90094, Playa Vista, 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
5,464
Population
1.6
Area (sq mi)
3,460
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90094?
37.6
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
15.9%
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?
$145,744
Median Household Income
+43% vs state ZIP avg
$104,547
Per Capita Income
9.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90094 ranks among California ZIPs
Playa Vista, 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)
$145,744 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
6,949housing units
6,949
Total Housing Units
6,144
Occupied Units
805
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,356,000
Median Home Value
+75% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
2008
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 398 business establishments in ZIP 90094, employing approximately 7,404 people with a combined annual payroll of $898,647,000.
398
Businesses
7,404
Employees
$898.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 108 | 27.1% |
| Information | 67 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 41 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 7.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 7.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.5% |
| Construction | 6 | 1.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 1.5% |
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 90094 vs 90292 →
ZIP 90094 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90066
Los Angeles (90066)
55,277 residents
- 90045
Los Angeles (90045)
39,480 residents
- 90230
Culver City (90230)
31,766 residents
- 90302
Inglewood (90302)
29,415 residents
- 90291
Venice (90291)
28,341 residents
- 90064
Los Angeles (90064)
25,403 residents
- 90292 21,576
Marina Del Rey (90292)
21,576 residents
- 90232 15,149
Culver City (90232)
15,149 residents
- 90293 12,132
Playa Del Rey (90293)
12,132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90094 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90094 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90292
Marina Del Rey (90292)
$146,167 median income
- 90094
Playa Vista (90094)
$145,744 median income
- 90064
Los Angeles (90064)
$135,383 median income
- 90045
Los Angeles (90045)
$135,032 median income
- 90293
Playa Del Rey (90293)
$134,313 median income
- 90056
Los Angeles (90056)
$133,048 median income
- 90291
Venice (90291)
$122,738 median income
- 90232
Culver City (90232)
$122,396 median income
- 90066
Los Angeles (90066)
$114,141 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90094 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90292 | Marina Del Rey, CA | 21,576 | 1.8 mi |
| 90045 | Los Angeles, CA | 39,480 | 1.8 mi |
| 90066 | Los Angeles, CA | 55,277 | 2.0 mi |
| 90230 | Culver City, CA | 31,766 | 2.0 mi |
| 90293 | Playa Del Rey, CA | 12,132 | 2.1 mi |
| 90056 | Los Angeles, CA | 7,827 | 2.8 mi |
| 90302 | Inglewood, CA | 29,415 | 3.5 mi |
| 90291 | Venice, CA | 28,341 | 3.0 mi |
| 90232 | Culver City, CA | 15,149 | 3.3 mi |
| 90064 | Los Angeles, CA | 25,403 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90094, 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 (5,464 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 90094 in?
ZIP code 90094 (Playa Vista) 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 90094?
ZIP code 90094 in Playa Vista, CA has a population of 5,464 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90094?
The median household income in ZIP 90094 is $145,744, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90094?
The median home value in ZIP 90094 is $1,356,000, which is 387% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90094?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90094 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90094?
ZIP code 90094 has 398 business establishments employing approximately 7,404 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90094?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90094 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (108), Information (67), Health care and social assistance (41). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90094?
In ZIP code 90094, 87.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.0% 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 90094?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90094 is 30.8 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 90094?
In ZIP code 90094, approximately 30.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90094?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90094 is 9.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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