Redondo Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90277
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,293
- 3,804/sq mi High-density area
- $127,795
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,476,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Redondo Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,804
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90277 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 90277 (Redondo Beach, CA) rose +18.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.8 in 2023 to 347.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90277 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, with 35,293 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 3,804 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90277 skews affluent, with a median household income of $127,795 (26% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,194. The poverty rate is 6.4%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,476,000 (91% above the average California ZIP), with only 48.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,742.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90277 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 90277
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redondo Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90277.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
305 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
232 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
171 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
138 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 90277, Redondo Beach, 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
35,293
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
3,804
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90277?
45.9
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
19.7%
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?
$127,795
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$86,194
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90277 ranks nationally
Redondo Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$127,795 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
18,095housing units
18,095
Total Housing Units
16,152
Occupied Units
1,943
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,476,000
Median Home Value
+91% vs state ZIP avg
$2,742
Median Rent
1970
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
+18.8%
YoY Change (2024)
348
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+248%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90277 have increased 18.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +248% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.2% | 248 |
| 2021 | -2.4% | 242 |
| 2022 | +20.5% | 292 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 293 |
| 2024 | +18.8% | 348 |
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 1,550 business establishments in ZIP 90277, employing approximately 10,996 people with a combined annual payroll of $576,534,000.
1,550
Businesses
10,996
Employees
$576.5M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 305 | 19.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 232 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 171 | 11.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 150 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 138 | 8.9% |
| Retail trade | 118 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 86 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 5.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 66 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 35 | 2.3% |
| Information | 31 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.2% |
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 90277 vs 90503 →
ZIP 90277 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
44,383 residents
- 90501
Torrance (90501)
43,180 residents
- 90278
Redondo Beach (90278)
40,071 residents
- 90505
Torrance (90505)
36,678 residents
- 90277
Redondo Beach (90277)
35,293 residents
- 90266
Manhattan Beach (90266)
35,135 residents
- 90260
Lawndale (90260)
34,924 residents
- 90504
Torrance (90504)
32,102 residents
- 90274
Palos Verdes Peninsula (90274)
25,209 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90277 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90277 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
- 90266
Manhattan Beach (90266)
$204,306 median income
- 90254
Hermosa Beach (90254)
$166,442 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
- 90505
Torrance (90505)
$115,593 median income
- 90504
Torrance (90504)
$107,552 median income
- 90502
Torrance (90502)
$94,291 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90277 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90503 | Torrance, CA | 44,383 | 1.9 mi |
| 90254 | Hermosa Beach, CA | 19,506 | 2.5 mi |
| 90278 | Redondo Beach, CA | 40,071 | 3.0 mi |
| 90505 | Torrance, CA | 36,678 | 2.6 mi |
| 90274 | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | 25,209 | 3.8 mi |
| 90266 | Manhattan Beach, CA | 35,135 | 4.1 mi |
| 90501 | Torrance, CA | 43,180 | 4.0 mi |
| 90504 | Torrance, CA | 32,102 | 4.0 mi |
| 90260 | Lawndale, CA | 34,924 | 4.4 mi |
| 90502 | Torrance, CA | 18,010 | 5.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90277, 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 (35,293 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 90277 in?
ZIP code 90277 (Redondo Beach) 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 90277?
ZIP code 90277 in Redondo Beach, CA has a population of 35,293 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90277?
The median household income in ZIP 90277 is $127,795, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90277?
The median home value in ZIP 90277 is $1,476,000, which is 431% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90277?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90277 is White at 65.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90277?
ZIP code 90277 has 1,550 business establishments employing approximately 10,996 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90277?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90277 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (305), Health care and social assistance (232), Accommodation and food services (171). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90277?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90277 increased by 18.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 248%. 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 90277?
In ZIP code 90277, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.6% 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 90277?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90277 is 27.9 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 90277?
In ZIP code 90277, approximately 48.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90277?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90277 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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