El Segundo, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90245

Los Angeles County, California — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

16,654
1,177/sq mi
$150,737
Median income
$1,587,500
Median home value
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

El Segundo pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,177
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90245 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90245 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.1 square miles in El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 16,654 residents, producing a population density of 1,177 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 90245 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90245 sits at $150,737 (48% above the California average), while per-capita income is $81,385. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $1,587,500 (105% above the state average) with median rent at $2,556 per month, and 42.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90245 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90245 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 90245

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90245.

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 90245, El Segundo, 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

16,654

Population

14.1

Area (sq mi)

1,177

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90245?

39.3

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 2.9%
Asian 11.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$150,737

Median Household Income

+48% vs state

$81,385

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90245 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$150,737 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,889

Total Housing Units

7,437

Occupied Units

452

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.5%
Renter 57.5%

$1,587,500

Median Home Value

+105% vs state

$2,556

Median Rent

1964

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

+46.2%

YoY Change (2023)

410

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+310%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90245 have increased 46.2% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +310% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +6.9% 321
2020 -6.2% 301
2021 -1.0% 298
2022 -5.9% 281
2023 +46.2% 410

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 2,288 business establishments in ZIP 90245, employing approximately 80,838 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,356,804,000.

2,288

Businesses

80,838

Employees

$10.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 609 26.6%
Finance and insurance 205 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 171 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 166 7.3%
Information 149 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 149 6.5%
Wholesale trade 119 5.2%
Retail trade 118 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 110 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 103 4.5%
Other services (except public administration) 94 4.1%
Construction 76 3.3%
Manufacturing 70 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 66 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 45 2.0%
Educational services 31 1.4%
Utilities 4 0.2%

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 90245 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 90245 ranks #9 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 90245 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 90245 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
90266 Manhattan Beach, CA 35,135 1.9 mi
90045 Los Angeles, CA 39,480 2.5 mi
90250 Hawthorne, CA 93,193 3.0 mi
90254 Hermosa Beach, CA 19,506 3.6 mi
90304 Inglewood, CA 28,210 2.9 mi
90293 Playa Del Rey, CA 12,132 3.1 mi
90094 Playa Vista, CA 5,464 4.1 mi
90278 Redondo Beach, CA 40,071 3.5 mi
90260 Lawndale, CA 34,924 3.5 mi
90301 Inglewood, CA 36,568 3.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90245 in?
ZIP code 90245 (El Segundo) 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 90245?
ZIP code 90245 in El Segundo, CA has a population of 16,654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90245?
The median household income in ZIP 90245 is $150,737, which is 98% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90245?
The median home value in ZIP 90245 is $1,587,500, which is 471% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90245?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90245 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90245?
ZIP code 90245 has 2,288 business establishments employing approximately 80,838 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90245?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90245 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (609), Finance and insurance (205), Real estate and rental and leasing (171). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90245?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90245 increased by 46.2% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 310%. 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 90245?
In ZIP code 90245, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.7% 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 90245?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90245 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90245?
In ZIP code 90245, approximately 42.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90245?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90245 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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