Redondo Beach, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90278

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

40,071
4,294/sq mi
$160,236
Median income
$1,242,700
Median home value
64.5%
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 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
4,294
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90278 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90278 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.3 square miles in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 40,071 residents, producing a population density of 4,294 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 90278 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90278 sits at $160,236 (58% above the California average), while per-capita income is $77,400. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,242,700 (61% above the state average) with median rent at $2,552 per month, and 58.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90278 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, 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 90278 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 90278

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90278.

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 90278, Redondo Beach, 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

40,071

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

4,294

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90278?

39.3

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

20.4%

Foreign-Born

White 52.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 21.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%

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?

$160,236

Median Household Income

+58% vs state

$77,400

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90278 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$160,236 Top 3% higher than 97% 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 77.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,625

Total Housing Units

15,726

Occupied Units

899

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.6%
Renter 41.4%

$1,242,700

Median Home Value

+61% vs state

$2,552

Median Rent

1975

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

405

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+305%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90278 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +305% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.5% 296
2021 +5.4% 312
2022 +11.3% 347
2023 +8.8% 378
2024 +7.3% 405

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 1,264 business establishments in ZIP 90278, employing approximately 18,982 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,523,310,000.

1,264

Businesses

18,982

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 284 22.5%
Retail trade 134 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 128 10.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 111 8.8%
Construction 103 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 85 6.7%
Information 75 5.9%
Other services (except public administration) 72 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 63 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 3.4%
Finance and insurance 42 3.3%
Wholesale trade 37 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 37 2.9%
Educational services 26 2.1%
Manufacturing 22 1.7%

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 90278 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 90278 ranks #3 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 90278 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 90278 ranks #3 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
90254 Hermosa Beach, CA 19,506 1.6 mi
90260 Lawndale, CA 34,924 1.5 mi
90266 Manhattan Beach, CA 35,135 1.9 mi
90504 Torrance, CA 32,102 2.3 mi
90503 Torrance, CA 44,383 2.4 mi
90506 Torrance, CA 0 2.4 mi
90277 Redondo Beach, CA 35,293 3.0 mi
90250 Hawthorne, CA 93,193 3.1 mi
90245 El Segundo, CA 16,654 3.5 mi
90304 Inglewood, CA 28,210 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90278 in?
ZIP code 90278 (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 90278?
ZIP code 90278 in Redondo Beach, CA has a population of 40,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90278?
The median household income in ZIP 90278 is $160,236, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90278?
The median home value in ZIP 90278 is $1,242,700, which is 347% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90278?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90278 is White at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90278?
ZIP code 90278 has 1,264 business establishments employing approximately 18,982 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90278?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90278 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (284), Retail trade (134), Health care and social assistance (128). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90278?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90278 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 305%. 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 90278?
In ZIP code 90278, 77.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% 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 90278?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90278 is 26.5 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 90278?
In ZIP code 90278, approximately 58.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90278?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90278 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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