Maywood, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90270
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,372
- 8,376/sq mi High-density area
- $61,165
- Median income Below-median income area
- $634,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Maywood pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,376
- people per sq mi
- 31%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90270 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 90270 (Maywood, CA) fell -1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 383.8 in 2023 to 378.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90270 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Maywood, Los Angeles County, California, with 27,372 residents across 3.3 square miles, a density of 8,376 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90270 reports a modest median household income of $61,165 (40% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,791. The poverty rate is 19.1%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $634,400 (18% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,523; owner occupancy is 30.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90270 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 90270
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Maywood, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90270.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
26 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 90270, Maywood, 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
27,372
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
8,376
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90270?
33.4
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
49.0%
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?
$61,165
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$20,791
Per Capita Income
19.1%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90270 ranks among California ZIPs
Maywood, 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)
$61,165 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
6,685housing units
6,685
Total Housing Units
6,560
Occupied Units
125
Vacant Units
3.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$634,400
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,523
Median Rent
1953
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
-1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
378
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+278%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90270 have decreased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +278% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 282 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 310 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 349 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 384 |
| 2024 | -1.4% | 378 |
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 280 business establishments in ZIP 90270, employing approximately 3,143 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,884,000.
280
Businesses
3,143
Employees
$146.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 50 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 47 | 16.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 9.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 3.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 2.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
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 90270 vs 90201 →
ZIP 90270 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90201
Bell Gardens (90201)
101,279 residents
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
94,396 residents
- 90255
Huntington Park (90255)
75,066 residents
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
69,745 residents
- 90022
Los Angeles (90022)
67,179 residents
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
57,110 residents
- 90063
Los Angeles (90063)
55,758 residents
- 90023
Los Angeles (90023)
45,903 residents
- 90270 27,372
Maywood (90270)
27,372 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90270 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90270 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
$75,194 median income
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
$74,651 median income
- 90040
Los Angeles (90040)
$74,472 median income
- 90063
Los Angeles (90063)
$72,942 median income
- 90022
Los Angeles (90022)
$67,967 median income
- 90255
Huntington Park (90255)
$64,766 median income
- 90270
Maywood (90270)
$61,165 median income
- 90201
Bell Gardens (90201)
$60,927 median income
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
$60,767 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90270 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90201 | Bell Gardens, CA | 101,279 | 1.5 mi |
| 90255 | Huntington Park, CA | 75,066 | 1.9 mi |
| 90040 | Los Angeles, CA | 12,520 | 2.1 mi |
| 90058 | Los Angeles, CA | 3,223 | 1.9 mi |
| 90023 | Los Angeles, CA | 45,903 | 2.5 mi |
| 90280 | South Gate, CA | 94,396 | 3.0 mi |
| 90063 | Los Angeles, CA | 55,758 | 3.9 mi |
| 90022 | Los Angeles, CA | 67,179 | 3.0 mi |
| 90001 | Los Angeles, CA | 57,110 | 3.8 mi |
| 90262 | Lynwood, CA | 69,745 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90270, 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 (27,372 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 90270 in?
ZIP code 90270 (Maywood) 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 90270?
ZIP code 90270 in Maywood, CA has a population of 27,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90270?
The median household income in ZIP 90270 is $61,165, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90270?
The median home value in ZIP 90270 is $634,400, which is 128% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90270?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90270 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 97.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90270?
ZIP code 90270 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 3,143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90270?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90270 are: Accommodation and food services (50), Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (34). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90270?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90270 decreased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 278%. 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 90270?
In ZIP code 90270, 35.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% 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 90270?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90270 is 31.0 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 90270?
In ZIP code 90270, approximately 30.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90270?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90270 is 19.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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