Malibu, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90265
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,116
- 65/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $196,742
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Malibu pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 65
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90265 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90265 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Malibu, Los Angeles County, California, home to 18,116 residents across 279.1 square miles, a density of 65 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90265 skews affluent, with a median household income of $196,742 (94% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $127,242. The poverty rate is 10.6%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 78.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90265 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 90265
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Malibu, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90265.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
166 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
140 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
109 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
103 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 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 90265, Malibu, 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
18,116
Population
279.1
Area (sq mi)
65
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90265?
52.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
16.3%
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?
$196,742
Median Household Income
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$127,242
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
31.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90265 ranks among California ZIPs
Malibu, 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)
$196,742 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
8,629housing units
8,629
Total Housing Units
6,262
Occupied Units
2,367
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1977
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
-0.8%
YoY Change (2021)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90265 have decreased 0.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +19.5% | 231 |
| 2018 | -18.7% | 187 |
| 2019 | -1.3% | 185 |
| 2020 | +16.1% | 215 |
| 2021 | -0.8% | 213 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 997 business establishments in ZIP 90265, employing approximately 7,752 people with a combined annual payroll of $644,217,000.
997
Businesses
7,752
Employees
$644.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 166 | 16.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 140 | 14.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 109 | 10.9% |
| Retail trade | 103 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 69 | 6.9% |
| Information | 64 | 6.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 61 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 43 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.3% |
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 90265 vs 91361 →
ZIP 90265 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91320
Newbury Park (91320)
44,274 residents
- 91360
Thousand Oaks (91360)
42,402 residents
- 91362
Thousand Oaks (91362)
36,045 residents
- 93012
Camarillo (93012)
34,617 residents
- 91301
Agoura Hills (91301)
25,488 residents
- 91361
Westlake Village (91361)
20,438 residents
- 90265
Malibu (90265)
18,116 residents
- 91377 13,811
Oak Park (91377)
13,811 residents
- 90263 1,612
Malibu (90263)
1,612 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90265 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90265 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90265
Malibu (90265)
$196,742 median income
- 91301
Agoura Hills (91301)
$163,317 median income
- 91377
Oak Park (91377)
$163,085 median income
- 91320
Newbury Park (91320)
$148,991 median income
- 91361
Westlake Village (91361)
$144,900 median income
- 91362
Thousand Oaks (91362)
$139,800 median income
- 93012
Camarillo (93012)
$135,217 median income
- 91360
Thousand Oaks (91360)
$119,296 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90265 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91361 | Westlake Village, CA | 20,438 | 5.0 mi |
| 91301 | Agoura Hills, CA | 25,488 | 6.4 mi |
| 91362 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 36,045 | 8.6 mi |
| 91360 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 42,402 | 9.9 mi |
| 90263 | Malibu, CA | 1,612 | 8.4 mi |
| 91377 | Oak Park, CA | 13,811 | 9.1 mi |
| 91320 | Newbury Park, CA | 44,274 | 9.0 mi |
| 93012 | Camarillo, CA | 34,617 | 12.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90265, 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 (18,116 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 90265 in?
ZIP code 90265 (Malibu) 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 90265?
ZIP code 90265 in Malibu, CA has a population of 18,116 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90265?
The median household income in ZIP 90265 is $196,742, which is 158% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90265?
The median home value in ZIP 90265 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90265?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90265 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90265?
ZIP code 90265 has 997 business establishments employing approximately 7,752 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90265?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90265 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (166), Real estate and rental and leasing (140), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (109). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90265?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90265 decreased by 0.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 90265?
In ZIP code 90265, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.9% 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 90265?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90265 is 31.5 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 90265?
In ZIP code 90265, approximately 78.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90265?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90265 is 10.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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