Lawndale, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90260

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

34,924
5,031/sq mi
$87,825
Median income
$801,800
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawndale pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
5,031
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90260 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90260 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.9 square miles in Lawndale, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 34,924 residents, producing a population density of 5,031 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90260 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90260 sits at $87,825 (14% below the California average), while per-capita income is $34,425. The poverty rate stands at 12.2% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $801,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $1,967 per month, and 42.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90260 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90260 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90260

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90260.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90260, Lawndale, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

34,924

Population

6.9

Area (sq mi)

5,031

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90260?

38.2

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

38.2%

Foreign-Born

White 25.2%
African American 5.8%
Asian 11.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 32.1%
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%

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?

$87,825

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$34,425

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90260 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$87,825 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,723

Total Housing Units

10,206

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

3.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 42.6%
Renter 57.4%

$801,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$1,967

Median Rent

1965

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.1%

YoY Change (2024)

458

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+358%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90260 have increased 16.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +358% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 306
2021 +10.4% 338
2022 +12.3% 379
2023 +4.1% 395
2024 +16.1% 458

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 604 business establishments in ZIP 90260, employing approximately 4,720 people with a combined annual payroll of $224,623,000.

604

Businesses

4,720

Employees

$224.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 81 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 76 12.6%
Other services (except public administration) 71 11.8%
Construction 69 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 64 10.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 4.6%
Finance and insurance 24 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 2.6%
Wholesale trade 15 2.5%
Manufacturing 14 2.3%
Educational services 10 1.7%
Information 8 1.3%

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 90260 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 90260 ranks #6 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 90260 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 90260 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
90506 Torrance, CA 0 1.2 mi
90250 Hawthorne, CA 93,193 1.8 mi
90278 Redondo Beach, CA 40,071 1.5 mi
90504 Torrance, CA 32,102 1.9 mi
90266 Manhattan Beach, CA 35,135 2.6 mi
90249 Gardena, CA 26,669 2.2 mi
90503 Torrance, CA 44,383 3.3 mi
90304 Inglewood, CA 28,210 3.5 mi
90247 Gardena, CA 47,487 3.1 mi
90254 Hermosa Beach, CA 19,506 3.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90260 in?
ZIP code 90260 (Lawndale) 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 90260?
ZIP code 90260 in Lawndale, CA has a population of 34,924 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90260?
The median household income in ZIP 90260 is $87,825, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90260?
The median home value in ZIP 90260 is $801,800, which is 188% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90260?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90260 is Two or More Ethnicities at 32.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 62.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90260?
ZIP code 90260 has 604 business establishments employing approximately 4,720 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90260?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90260 are: Retail trade (81), Health care and social assistance (76), Other services (except public administration) (71). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90260?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90260 increased by 16.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 358%. 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 90260?
In ZIP code 90260, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 90260?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90260 is 24.7 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 90260?
In ZIP code 90260, approximately 42.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90260?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90260 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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