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
$122,396
Median income
$1,570,600
Median home value
61.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 15,149 residents, producing a population density of 2,777 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 90232 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90232 sits at $122,396 (20% above the California average), while per-capita income is $82,913. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. On housing, the median home value is $1,570,600 (103% above the state average) with median rent at $2,678 per month, and 38.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90232 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 90232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90232.

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 90232, Culver City, 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

15,149

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

2,777

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90232?

37.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

24.4%

Foreign-Born

White 49.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 22.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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

$82,913

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90232 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$122,396 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,806

Total Housing Units

7,223

Occupied Units

583

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.5%
Renter 61.5%

$1,570,600

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$2,678

Median Rent

1961

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

-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

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ZIP 90232 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 90232 ranks #8 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 90232 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 90232 ranks #4 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
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

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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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