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 High-density area
- $149,304
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,567,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $80,783. The poverty rate is 5.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,567,700 (103% above the average California ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90290 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 90290
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Topanga, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90290.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
69 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
64 establishments
- Information
Information
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 22
Other services (except public administration)
22 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 90290?
46.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
21.8%
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?
$149,304
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$80,783
Per Capita Income
5.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
31.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90290 ranks among California ZIPs
Topanga, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$149,304 Top 13% higher than 87% of 1,583 California 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
2,808housing units
2,808
Total Housing Units
2,359
Occupied Units
449
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,567,700
Median Home Value
+103% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90290 vs 91364 →
ZIP 90290 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91304
Canoga Park (91304)
50,231 residents
- 91306
Winnetka (91306)
45,061 residents
- 91367
Woodland Hills (91367)
39,499 residents
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
35,482 residents
- 91356
Tarzana (91356)
29,458 residents
- 91303
Canoga Park (91303)
26,855 residents
- 91364
Woodland Hills (91364)
25,851 residents
- 91302
Calabasas (91302)
25,709 residents
- 90272
Pacific Palisades (90272)
22,986 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90290 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90290 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90272
Pacific Palisades (90272)
$189,713 median income
- 91302
Calabasas (91302)
$185,636 median income
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
$170,607 median income
- 90290
Topanga (90290)
$149,304 median income
- 91364
Woodland Hills (91364)
$132,854 median income
- 91367
Woodland Hills (91367)
$108,653 median income
- 91356
Tarzana (91356)
$107,378 median income
- 91306
Winnetka (91306)
$93,151 median income
- 91304
Canoga Park (91304)
$90,007 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90290, 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 (6,368 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 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.
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