PlainZIP

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
$89,712
Median income
$768,000
Median home value
26.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $37,290. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.1%. Median home value sits at $768,000 (1% below the state average), median rent at $1,775 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.6%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 90249, plus 6 more within Los Angeles County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 90249?

39.8

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

30.8%

Foreign-Born

White 15.6%
African American 24.0%
Asian 15.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.9%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%

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

$37,290

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90249 ranks nationally

Gardena, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,712 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 48.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,214

Total Housing Units

8,891

Occupied Units

323

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$768,000

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90249 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 90249 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 90249 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
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.