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 High-density area
- $150,737
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,587,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 62.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in El Segundo, Los Angeles County, California, home to 16,654 residents across 14.1 square miles, a density of 1,177 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90245 skews affluent, with a median household income of $150,737 (48% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,385. The poverty rate is 5.3%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,587,500 (105% above the average California ZIP), with only 42.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,556.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90245 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 90245
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in El Segundo, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90245.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
609 establishments
- Finance and insurance 205
Finance and insurance
205 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 171
Real estate and rental and leasing
171 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 166
Accommodation and food services
166 establishments
- Information 149
Information
149 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 90245, El Segundo, 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
16,654
Population
14.1
Area (sq mi)
1,177
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90245?
39.3
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
13.4%
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?
$150,737
Median Household Income
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$81,385
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90245 ranks among California ZIPs
El Segundo, 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)
$150,737 Top 13% higher than 87% 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
7,889housing units
7,889
Total Housing Units
7,437
Occupied Units
452
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,587,500
Median Home Value
+105% vs state ZIP avg
$2,556
Median Rent
1964
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90245 vs 90266 →
ZIP 90245 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90250
Hawthorne (90250)
93,193 residents
- 90278
Redondo Beach (90278)
40,071 residents
- 90045
Los Angeles (90045)
39,480 residents
- 90301 36,568
Inglewood (90301)
36,568 residents
- 90266 35,135
Manhattan Beach (90266)
35,135 residents
- 90260 34,924
Lawndale (90260)
34,924 residents
- 90304 28,210
Inglewood (90304)
28,210 residents
- 90254 19,506
Hermosa Beach (90254)
19,506 residents
- 90245 16,654
El Segundo (90245)
16,654 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90245 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90245 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90266
Manhattan Beach (90266)
$204,306 median income
- 90254
Hermosa Beach (90254)
$166,442 median income
- 90278
Redondo Beach (90278)
$160,236 median income
- 90245
El Segundo (90245)
$150,737 median income
- 90094
Playa Vista (90094)
$145,744 median income
- 90045
Los Angeles (90045)
$135,032 median income
- 90293
Playa Del Rey (90293)
$134,313 median income
- 90260
Lawndale (90260)
$87,825 median income
- 90250 $78,331
Hawthorne (90250)
$78,331 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90245, 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 (16,654 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 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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