PlainZIP

Hawthorne, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90250

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

93,193
5,375/sq mi
$78,331
Median income
$874,600
Median home value
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hawthorne pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
5,375
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90250 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90250 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, with 93,193 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 5,375 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90250 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,331 (23% below the California average), while per-capita income is $36,597. Local economic indicators show a 14.7% poverty rate alongside 7.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $874,600 (13% above the state average), median rent at $1,783 a month, and owner-occupancy at 31.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 90250 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 90250

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hawthorne, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90250.

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 90250, Hawthorne, 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

93,193

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

5,375

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90250?

34.4

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

31.7%

Foreign-Born

White 17.3%
African American 23.0%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.7%
Hispanic or Latino 53.6%

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?

$78,331

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$36,597

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90250 ranks nationally

Hawthorne, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,331 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.9%

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

What does housing look like?

34,072

Total Housing Units

32,594

Occupied Units

1,478

Vacant Units

2.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.9%
Renter 68.1%

$874,600

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,783

Median Rent

1968

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

+10.3%

YoY Change (2024)

438

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+338%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90250 have increased 10.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +338% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 322
2021 +10.1% 354
2022 +11.5% 395
2023 +0.7% 397
2024 +10.3% 438

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 1,403 business establishments in ZIP 90250, employing approximately 28,756 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,525,596,000.

1,403

Businesses

28,756

Employees

$2.5B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 192 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 168 12.0%
Retail trade 149 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 133 9.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 121 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing 112 8.0%
Construction 109 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 74 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 73 5.2%
Manufacturing 69 4.9%
Wholesale trade 67 4.8%
Information 37 2.6%
Finance and insurance 37 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 35 2.5%
Educational services 18 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.4%
Utilities 3 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 90250 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 90250 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90250 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 90250 ranks #7 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
90260 Lawndale, CA 34,924 1.8 mi
90304 Inglewood, CA 28,210 1.7 mi
90303 Inglewood, CA 26,176 1.9 mi
90249 Gardena, CA 26,669 2.1 mi
90506 Torrance, CA 0 2.3 mi
90301 Inglewood, CA 36,568 3.0 mi
90245 El Segundo, CA 16,654 3.0 mi
90278 Redondo Beach, CA 40,071 3.1 mi
90305 Inglewood, CA 14,853 3.3 mi
90504 Torrance, CA 32,102 3.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90250 in? ▼
ZIP code 90250 (Hawthorne) 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 90250? ▼
ZIP code 90250 in Hawthorne, CA has a population of 93,193 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90250? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90250 is $78,331, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90250? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90250 is $874,600, which is 214% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90250? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90250 is Two or More Ethnicities at 24.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 53.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90250? ▼
ZIP code 90250 has 1,403 business establishments employing approximately 28,756 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90250? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90250 are: Health care and social assistance (192), Other services (except public administration) (168), Retail trade (149). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90250? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90250 increased by 10.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 338%. 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 90250? ▼
In ZIP code 90250, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% 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 90250? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90250 is 27.9 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 90250? ▼
In ZIP code 90250, approximately 31.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90250? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90250 is 14.7% 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.