Gardena, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90249
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,669
- 3,458/sq mi High-density area
- $89,712
- Median income Above-median income area
- $768,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 26.2%
- 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 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,458
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90249 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 90249 (Gardena, CA) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 395.2 in 2023 to 414.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90249 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gardena, Los Angeles County, California, with 26,669 residents across 7.7 square miles, a density of 3,458 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90249 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,712 (12% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,290. The poverty rate is 12.6%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $768,000 (1% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,775; 57.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90249 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 90249
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gardena, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90249.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
122 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
98 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 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 90249, 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
26,669
Population
7.7
Area (sq mi)
3,458
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90249?
39.8
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
30.8%
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?
$89,712
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$37,290
Per Capita Income
12.6%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90249 ranks among California ZIPs
Gardena, 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)
$89,712 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
9,214housing units
9,214
Total Housing Units
8,891
Occupied Units
323
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$768,000
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,775
Median Rent
1957
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
+4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
414
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+314%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90249 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +314% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 308 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 344 |
| 2022 | +11.5% | 384 |
| 2023 | +3.0% | 395 |
| 2024 | +4.8% | 414 |
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 761 business establishments in ZIP 90249, employing approximately 9,690 people with a combined annual payroll of $528,255,000.
761
Businesses
9,690
Employees
$528.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 122 | 16.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 13.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 98 | 12.9% |
| Retail trade | 79 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 61 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 60 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 40 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 31 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.4% |
| Information | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
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 90249 vs 90247 →
ZIP 90249 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
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
48,606 residents
- 90247
Gardena (90247)
47,487 residents
- 90501
Torrance (90501)
43,180 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
- 90303 26,176
Inglewood (90303)
26,176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90249 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90249 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
- 90501
Torrance (90501)
$92,923 median income
- 90248
Gardena (90248)
$91,176 median income
- 90249
Gardena (90249)
$89,712 median income
- 90260
Lawndale (90260)
$87,825 median income
- 90250
Hawthorne (90250)
$78,331 median income
- 90247
Gardena (90247)
$77,333 median income
- 90303
Inglewood (90303)
$72,815 median income
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
$71,664 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90249 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90247 | Gardena, CA | 47,487 | 1.3 mi |
| 90506 | Torrance, CA | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| 90250 | Hawthorne, CA | 93,193 | 2.1 mi |
| 90260 | Lawndale, CA | 34,924 | 2.2 mi |
| 90504 | Torrance, CA | 32,102 | 2.5 mi |
| 90303 | Inglewood, CA | 26,176 | 2.7 mi |
| 90248 | Gardena, CA | 9,947 | 2.6 mi |
| 90047 | Los Angeles, CA | 48,606 | 3.7 mi |
| 90061 | Los Angeles, CA | 26,872 | 2.8 mi |
| 90501 | Torrance, CA | 43,180 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90249, 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 (26,669 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 90249 in?
ZIP code 90249 (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 90249?
ZIP code 90249 in Gardena, CA has a population of 26,669 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90249?
The median household income in ZIP 90249 is $89,712, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90249?
The median home value in ZIP 90249 is $768,000, which is 176% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90249?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90249 is African American at 24.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90249?
ZIP code 90249 has 761 business establishments employing approximately 9,690 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90249?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90249 are: Manufacturing (122), Accommodation and food services (103), Wholesale trade (98). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90249?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90249 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 314%. 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 90249?
In ZIP code 90249, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% 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 90249?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90249 is 30.0 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 90249?
In ZIP code 90249, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90249?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90249 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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