Pacific Palisades, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90272

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

22,986
389/sq mi
$189,713
Median income
$2,000,001
Median home value
77.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pacific Palisades pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
389
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90272 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90272 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 59.1 square miles in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 22,986 residents, producing a population density of 389 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 90272 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90272 sits at $189,713 (87% above the California average), while per-capita income is $141,322. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $2,000,001 (159% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90272 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90272 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 90272

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90272.

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 90272, Pacific Palisades, 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

22,986

Population

59.1

Area (sq mi)

389

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90272?

48.3

Median Age

46.5%

Male

53.5%

Female

15.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$189,713

Median Household Income

+87% vs state

$141,322

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90272 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$189,713 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 82.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,291

Total Housing Units

8,357

Occupied Units

934

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$2,000,001

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1967

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2021)

147

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+47%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90272 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +47% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 -2.3% 193
2020 133
2021 +9.8% 147

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 1,038 business establishments in ZIP 90272, employing approximately 6,666 people with a combined annual payroll of $450,854,000.

1,038

Businesses

6,666

Employees

$450.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 217 20.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 137 13.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 118 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 111 10.7%
Information 74 7.1%
Retail trade 61 5.9%
Finance and insurance 61 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 61 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 50 4.8%
Construction 49 4.7%
Educational services 26 2.5%
Wholesale trade 25 2.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.9%
Manufacturing 8 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

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ZIP 90272 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 90272 ranks #5 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 90272 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 90272 ranks #2 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
90049 Los Angeles, CA 35,482 3.1 mi
91356 Tarzana, CA 29,458 5.2 mi
90290 Topanga, CA 6,368 3.9 mi
90402 Santa Monica, CA 12,250 3.8 mi
90403 Santa Monica, CA 24,525 4.5 mi
91316 Encino, CA 26,898 5.7 mi
90095 Los Angeles, CA 3 5.7 mi
90073 Los Angeles, CA 539 5.2 mi
90077 Los Angeles, CA 9,377 5.2 mi
90401 Santa Monica, CA 6,722 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90272 in?
ZIP code 90272 (Pacific Palisades) 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 90272?
ZIP code 90272 in Pacific Palisades, CA has a population of 22,986 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90272?
The median household income in ZIP 90272 is $189,713, which is 149% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90272?
The median home value in ZIP 90272 is $2,000,001, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90272?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90272 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90272?
ZIP code 90272 has 1,038 business establishments employing approximately 6,666 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90272?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90272 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (217), Real estate and rental and leasing (137), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (118). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90272?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90272 increased by 9.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 47%. 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 90272?
In ZIP code 90272, 82.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.7% 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 90272?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90272 is 27.1 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 90272?
In ZIP code 90272, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90272?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90272 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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