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 High-density area
- $160,236
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,242,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.5%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90278 (Redondo Beach, CA) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 377.8 in 2023 to 405.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90278 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Redondo Beach, Los Angeles County, California, with 40,071 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 4,294 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90278 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,236 (58% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,400. The poverty rate is 4.7%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,242,700 (61% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,552; 58.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90278 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 90278
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Redondo Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90278.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
284 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 111
Real estate and rental and leasing
111 establishments
- Construction 103
Construction
103 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 90278, 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
40,071
Population
9.3
Area (sq mi)
4,294
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90278?
39.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
20.4%
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?
$160,236
Median Household Income
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$77,400
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90278 ranks nationally
Redondo Beach, CA 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
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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
16,625housing units
16,625
Total Housing Units
15,726
Occupied Units
899
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,242,700
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$2,552
Median Rent
1975
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
+7.3%
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90278 vs 90254 →
ZIP 90278 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90250
Hawthorne (90250)
93,193 residents
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
44,383 residents
- 90278
Redondo Beach (90278)
40,071 residents
- 90277 35,293
Redondo Beach (90277)
35,293 residents
- 90266 35,135
Manhattan Beach (90266)
35,135 residents
- 90260 34,924
Lawndale (90260)
34,924 residents
- 90504 32,102
Torrance (90504)
32,102 residents
- 90304 28,210
Inglewood (90304)
28,210 residents
- 90254 19,506
Hermosa Beach (90254)
19,506 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90278 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90278 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90266
Manhattan Beach (90266)
$204,306 median income
- 90254
Hermosa Beach (90254)
$166,442 median income
- 90278
Redondo Beach (90278)
$160,236 median income
- 90245
El Segundo (90245)
$150,737 median income
- 90277
Redondo Beach (90277)
$127,795 median income
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
$125,912 median income
- 90504
Torrance (90504)
$107,552 median income
- 90260
Lawndale (90260)
$87,825 median income
- 90250 $78,331
Hawthorne (90250)
$78,331 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90278, 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 (40,071 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 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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