Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90275
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,804
- 1,194/sq mi High-density area
- $179,469
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,612,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rancho Palos Verdes pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,194
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90275 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 90275 (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.5 in 2023 to 302.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90275 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rancho Palos Verdes, Los Angeles County, California, with 41,804 residents across 35.0 square miles, a density of 1,194 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90275 skews affluent, with a median household income of $179,469 (77% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,068. The poverty rate is 4.2%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,612,000 (109% above the average California ZIP), while 80.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90275 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 90275
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90275.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
202 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
145 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
96 establishments
- Wholesale trade 63
Wholesale trade
63 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 62
Other services (except public administration)
62 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 90275, Rancho Palos Verdes, 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
41,804
Population
35.0
Area (sq mi)
1,194
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90275?
49.2
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
28.4%
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?
$179,469
Median Household Income
+77% vs state ZIP avg
$88,068
Per Capita Income
4.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
32.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90275 ranks nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$179,469 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
16,768housing units
16,768
Total Housing Units
15,219
Occupied Units
1,549
Vacant Units
2.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,612,000
Median Home Value
+109% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1967
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
303
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+203%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90275 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.2% | 207 |
| 2021 | +3.1% | 213 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 247 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 281 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 303 |
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 888 business establishments in ZIP 90275, employing approximately 6,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,666,000.
888
Businesses
6,239
Employees
$334.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 202 | 22.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 145 | 16.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 96 | 10.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 63 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 7.0% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 36 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 27 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 25 | 2.8% |
| Information | 22 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.7% |
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 90275 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90731
San Pedro (90731)
59,662 residents
- 90744
Wilmington (90744)
53,815 residents
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
44,383 residents
- 90275
Rancho Palos Verdes (90275)
41,804 residents
- 90278
Redondo Beach (90278)
40,071 residents
- 90505
Torrance (90505)
36,678 residents
- 90277
Redondo Beach (90277)
35,293 residents
- 90710
Harbor City (90710)
25,457 residents
- 90274
Palos Verdes Peninsula (90274)
25,209 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90275 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90275 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90274
Palos Verdes Peninsula (90274)
$215,925 median income
- 90275
Rancho Palos Verdes (90275)
$179,469 median income
- 90278
Redondo Beach (90278)
$160,236 median income
- 90277
Redondo Beach (90277)
$127,795 median income
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
$125,912 median income
- 90732
San Pedro (90732)
$120,807 median income
- 90505
Torrance (90505)
$115,593 median income
- 90717
Lomita (90717)
$94,241 median income
- 90710 $82,478
Harbor City (90710)
$82,478 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90275 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90274 | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | 25,209 | 1.5 mi |
| 90732 | San Pedro, CA | 21,115 | 3.2 mi |
| 90505 | Torrance, CA | 36,678 | 3.8 mi |
| 90717 | Lomita, CA | 21,318 | 3.8 mi |
| 90503 | Torrance, CA | 44,383 | 5.9 mi |
| 90277 | Redondo Beach, CA | 35,293 | 5.3 mi |
| 90710 | Harbor City, CA | 25,457 | 4.7 mi |
| 90731 | San Pedro, CA | 59,662 | 5.4 mi |
| 90278 | Redondo Beach, CA | 40,071 | 8.1 mi |
| 90744 | Wilmington, CA | 53,815 | 6.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90275, 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 (41,804 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 90275 in?
ZIP code 90275 (Rancho Palos Verdes) 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 90275?
ZIP code 90275 in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA has a population of 41,804 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90275?
The median household income in ZIP 90275 is $179,469, which is 135% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90275?
The median home value in ZIP 90275 is $1,612,000, which is 480% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90275?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90275 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90275?
ZIP code 90275 has 888 business establishments employing approximately 6,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90275?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90275 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (202), Health care and social assistance (145), Real estate and rental and leasing (96). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90275?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90275 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 90275?
In ZIP code 90275, 78.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.5% 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 90275?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90275 is 32.8 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 90275?
In ZIP code 90275, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90275?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90275 is 4.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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