PlainZIP

Topanga, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90290

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

6,368
123/sq mi
$149,304
Median income
$1,567,700
Median home value
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Topanga pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
123
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90290 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90290 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Topanga, Los Angeles County, California, home to 6,368 residents across 51.9 square miles, a density of 123 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90290 skews affluent, with a median household income of $149,304 (47% above the California average), while per-capita income is $80,783. Poverty here runs at 5.1%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Housing costs here run $1,567,700 for a typical home value (103% above the state average), with rent averaging $3,501 a month; 78.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 90290 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 90290

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topanga, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90290.

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 90290, Topanga, 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

6,368

Population

51.9

Area (sq mi)

123

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90290?

46.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

21.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.2%
African American 1.6%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$149,304

Median Household Income

+47% vs state

$80,783

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90290 ranks nationally

Topanga, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$149,304 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.2%

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

What does housing look like?

2,808

Total Housing Units

2,359

Occupied Units

449

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$1,567,700

Median Home Value

+103% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1976

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

-6.1%

YoY Change (2023)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90290 have decreased 6.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.5% 255
2020 -0.3% 254
2021 +2.3% 260
2022 +22.3% 318
2023 -6.1% 299

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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 318 business establishments in ZIP 90290, employing approximately 1,099 people with a combined annual payroll of $64,861,000.

318

Businesses

1,099

Employees

$64.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 21.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 64 20.1%
Information 30 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 25 7.9%
Other services (except public administration) 22 6.9%
Construction 20 6.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 6.3%
Retail trade 18 5.7%
Educational services 11 3.5%
Accommodation and food services 10 3.1%
Wholesale trade 9 2.8%
Finance and insurance 8 2.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 2.5%

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 90290 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 90290 ranks #0 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 90290 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 90290 ranks #4 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
91364 Woodland Hills, CA 25,851 4.1 mi
90272 Pacific Palisades, CA 22,986 3.9 mi
91367 Woodland Hills, CA 39,499 5.6 mi
91302 Calabasas, CA 25,709 4.1 mi
91303 Canoga Park, CA 26,855 7.1 mi
91356 Tarzana, CA 29,458 5.3 mi
91371 Woodland Hills, CA 1 6.4 mi
90049 Los Angeles, CA 35,482 6.8 mi
91306 Winnetka, CA 45,061 8.0 mi
91304 Canoga Park, CA 50,231 9.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90290 in? ▼
ZIP code 90290 (Topanga) 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 90290? ▼
ZIP code 90290 in Topanga, CA has a population of 6,368 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90290? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90290 is $149,304, which is 96% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90290? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90290 is $1,567,700, which is 464% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90290? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90290 is White at 75.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90290? ▼
ZIP code 90290 has 318 business establishments employing approximately 1,099 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90290? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90290 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (69), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (64), Information (30). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90290? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90290 decreased by 6.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 90290? ▼
In ZIP code 90290, 74.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.2% 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 90290? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90290 is 31.9 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 90290? ▼
In ZIP code 90290, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90290? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90290 is 5.1% 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.