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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
$179,469
Median income
$1,612,000
Median home value
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $88,068. Poverty here runs at 4.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. Median home value sits at $1,612,000 (109% above the state average), median rent at $3,501 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.5%.

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. To put 90275 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 90275?

49.2

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

28.4%

Foreign-Born

White 48.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 31.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 78.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,768

Total Housing Units

15,219

Occupied Units

1,549

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$1,612,000

Median Home Value

+109% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90275 ranks #4 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 90275 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 90275 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
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.