PlainZIP

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
$127,795
Median income
$1,476,000
Median home value
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $86,194. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $1,476,000 (91% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,742 monthly, and 48.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 90277 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 90277

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redondo Beach, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90277.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 90277?

45.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

19.7%

Foreign-Born

White 65.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 12.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%

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?

$127,795

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 69.6%

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

What does housing look like?

18,095

Total Housing Units

16,152

Occupied Units

1,943

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.5%
Renter 51.5%

$1,476,000

Median Home Value

+91% vs state

$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

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ZIP 90277 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 90277 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 90277 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 90277 ranks #5 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
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

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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.

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