Culver City, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90232
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,149
- 2,777/sq mi High-density area
- $122,396
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,570,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Culver City pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,777
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90232 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90232 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, home to 15,149 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 2,777 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90232 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,396 (20% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $82,913. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,570,600 (103% above the average California ZIP), with only 38.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,678.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90232 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 90232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Culver City, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90232.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
236 establishments
- Information
Information
183 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
149 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
125 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 90232, Culver City, 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
15,149
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
2,777
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90232?
37.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
24.4%
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?
$122,396
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$82,913
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90232 ranks among California ZIPs
Culver City, 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)
$122,396 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
7,806housing units
7,806
Total Housing Units
7,223
Occupied Units
583
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,570,600
Median Home Value
+103% vs state ZIP avg
$2,678
Median Rent
1961
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
-7.0%
YoY Change (2022)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90232 have decreased 7.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +9.8% | 381 |
| 2019 | -4.7% | 363 |
| 2020 | -8.7% | 332 |
| 2021 | +1.8% | 338 |
| 2022 | -7.0% | 314 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,342 business establishments in ZIP 90232, employing approximately 32,575 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,377,883,000.
1,342
Businesses
32,575
Employees
$4.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 236 | 17.6% |
| Information | 183 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 149 | 11.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 10.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 125 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 116 | 8.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 40 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 29 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 0.6% |
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 90232 vs 90034 →
ZIP 90232 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90034
Los Angeles (90034)
57,964 residents
- 90066
Los Angeles (90066)
55,277 residents
- 90016
Los Angeles (90016)
47,596 residents
- 90008
Los Angeles (90008)
32,327 residents
- 90230
Culver City (90230)
31,766 residents
- 90035
Los Angeles (90035)
28,418 residents
- 90064
Los Angeles (90064)
25,403 residents
- 90232 15,149
Culver City (90232)
15,149 residents
- 90212 11,555
Beverly Hills (90212)
11,555 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90232 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90232 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90064
Los Angeles (90064)
$135,383 median income
- 90056
Los Angeles (90056)
$133,048 median income
- 90211
Beverly Hills (90211)
$122,694 median income
- 90232
Culver City (90232)
$122,396 median income
- 90212
Beverly Hills (90212)
$118,019 median income
- 90066
Los Angeles (90066)
$114,141 median income
- 90230
Culver City (90230)
$107,109 median income
- 90034
Los Angeles (90034)
$105,701 median income
- 90035
Los Angeles (90035)
$105,013 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90232 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90034 | Los Angeles, CA | 57,964 | 0.9 mi |
| 90230 | Culver City, CA | 31,766 | 1.5 mi |
| 90035 | Los Angeles, CA | 28,418 | 2.3 mi |
| 90016 | Los Angeles, CA | 47,596 | 2.2 mi |
| 90064 | Los Angeles, CA | 25,403 | 2.3 mi |
| 90056 | Los Angeles, CA | 7,827 | 2.5 mi |
| 90212 | Beverly Hills, CA | 11,555 | 3.1 mi |
| 90008 | Los Angeles, CA | 32,327 | 2.6 mi |
| 90211 | Beverly Hills, CA | 8,434 | 3.2 mi |
| 90066 | Los Angeles, CA | 55,277 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90232, 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 (15,149 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 90232 in?
ZIP code 90232 (Culver City) 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 90232?
ZIP code 90232 in Culver City, CA has a population of 15,149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90232?
The median household income in ZIP 90232 is $122,396, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90232?
The median home value in ZIP 90232 is $1,570,600, which is 465% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90232?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90232 is White at 49.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90232?
ZIP code 90232 has 1,342 business establishments employing approximately 32,575 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90232?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90232 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (236), Information (183), Accommodation and food services (149). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90232?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90232 decreased by 7.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 90232?
In ZIP code 90232, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.6% 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 90232?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90232 is 27.1 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 90232?
In ZIP code 90232, approximately 38.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90232?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90232 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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