Gardena, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90247
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 47,487
- 4,884/sq mi High-density area
- $77,333
- Median income Near-median income area
- $659,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Gardena pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,884
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90247 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90247 (Gardena, CA) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 404.1 in 2023 to 419.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90247 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, with 47,487 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 4,884 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90247 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,333 (24% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,195. The poverty rate is 12.1%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $659,100 (15% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,805; 41.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90247 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 90247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gardena, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90247.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
110 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
90 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
63 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 90247, Gardena, 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
47,487
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
4,884
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90247?
37.7
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
39.1%
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?
$77,333
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$35,195
Per Capita Income
12.1%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90247 ranks nationally
Gardena, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$77,333 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US 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
17,095housing units
17,095
Total Housing Units
16,214
Occupied Units
881
Vacant Units
2.85
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$659,100
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,805
Median Rent
1966
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
420
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+320%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90247 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +320% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 307 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 341 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 385 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 404 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 420 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 859 business establishments in ZIP 90247, employing approximately 11,938 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,625,000.
859
Businesses
11,938
Employees
$628.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 123 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 110 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 94 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 60 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 59 | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 53 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 43 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 4.2% |
| Information | 17 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.9% |
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 90247 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90044
Los Angeles (90044)
89,779 residents
- 90220
Compton (90220)
49,328 residents
- 90247
Gardena (90247)
47,487 residents
- 90260 34,924
Lawndale (90260)
34,924 residents
- 90504 32,102
Torrance (90504)
32,102 residents
- 90061 26,872
Los Angeles (90061)
26,872 residents
- 90249 26,669
Gardena (90249)
26,669 residents
- 90502 18,010
Torrance (90502)
18,010 residents
- 90248 9,947
Gardena (90248)
9,947 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90247 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90504
Torrance (90504)
$107,552 median income
- 90502
Torrance (90502)
$94,291 median income
- 90248
Gardena (90248)
$91,176 median income
- 90249
Gardena (90249)
$89,712 median income
- 90260
Lawndale (90260)
$87,825 median income
- 90220
Compton (90220)
$82,335 median income
- 90247
Gardena (90247)
$77,333 median income
- 90061
Los Angeles (90061)
$61,046 median income
- 90044
Los Angeles (90044)
$53,302 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90247 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90248 | Gardena, CA | 9,947 | 1.3 mi |
| 90249 | Gardena, CA | 26,669 | 1.3 mi |
| 90506 | Torrance, CA | 0 | 1.9 mi |
| 90061 | Los Angeles, CA | 26,872 | 2.4 mi |
| 90260 | Lawndale, CA | 34,924 | 3.1 mi |
| 90504 | Torrance, CA | 32,102 | 2.6 mi |
| 90502 | Torrance, CA | 18,010 | 3.9 mi |
| 90044 | Los Angeles, CA | 89,779 | 4.3 mi |
| 90220 | Compton, CA | 49,328 | 3.6 mi |
| 90747 | Carson, CA | 0 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90247, 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 (47,487 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 90247 in?
ZIP code 90247 (Gardena) 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 90247?
ZIP code 90247 in Gardena, CA has a population of 47,487 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90247?
The median household income in ZIP 90247 is $77,333, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90247?
The median home value in ZIP 90247 is $659,100, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90247 is Asian at 25.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 50.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90247?
ZIP code 90247 has 859 business establishments employing approximately 11,938 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90247 are: Accommodation and food services (123), Health care and social assistance (110), Retail trade (94). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90247 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 320%. 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 90247?
In ZIP code 90247, 50.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 90247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90247 is 28.0 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 90247?
In ZIP code 90247, approximately 41.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90247 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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