Venice, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90291
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,341
- 4,380/sq mi High-density area
- $122,738
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Venice pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,380
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90291 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90291 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Venice, Los Angeles County, California, with 28,341 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 4,380 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90291 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,738 (21% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $104,326. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 7.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), with only 32.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,703.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 70.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90291 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 90291
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Venice, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90291.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
388 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
206 establishments
- Information
Information
193 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
180 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
168 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 90291, Venice, 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
28,341
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
4,380
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90291?
40.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
21.6%
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?
$122,738
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$104,326
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90291 ranks among California ZIPs
Venice, 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)
$122,738 Top 25% higher than 75% 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
17,044housing units
17,044
Total Housing Units
14,337
Occupied Units
2,707
Vacant Units
1.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$2,703
Median Rent
1959
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
-10.2%
YoY Change (2021)
295
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+195%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90291 have decreased 10.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +195% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +5.3% | 390 |
| 2018 | -3.4% | 377 |
| 2019 | +0.6% | 379 |
| 2020 | -13.2% | 329 |
| 2021 | -10.2% | 295 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,645 business establishments in ZIP 90291, employing approximately 13,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,610,376,000.
1,645
Businesses
13,975
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 388 | 23.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 206 | 12.5% |
| Information | 193 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 180 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 168 | 10.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 93 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 35 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 27 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1.4% |
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 90291 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90066
Los Angeles (90066)
55,277 residents
- 90025
Los Angeles (90025)
42,147 residents
- 90291
Venice (90291)
28,341 residents
- 90405
Santa Monica (90405)
27,186 residents
- 90403
Santa Monica (90403)
24,525 residents
- 90292 21,576
Marina Del Rey (90292)
21,576 residents
- 90404 21,360
Santa Monica (90404)
21,360 residents
- 90293 12,132
Playa Del Rey (90293)
12,132 residents
- 90401 6,722
Santa Monica (90401)
6,722 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90291 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90291 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90292
Marina Del Rey (90292)
$146,167 median income
- 90094
Playa Vista (90094)
$145,744 median income
- 90293
Playa Del Rey (90293)
$134,313 median income
- 90291
Venice (90291)
$122,738 median income
- 90403
Santa Monica (90403)
$121,925 median income
- 90405
Santa Monica (90405)
$121,241 median income
- 90066
Los Angeles (90066)
$114,141 median income
- 90401
Santa Monica (90401)
$110,385 median income
- 90025
Los Angeles (90025)
$103,894 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90291 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90405 | Santa Monica, CA | 27,186 | 1.2 mi |
| 90292 | Marina Del Rey, CA | 21,576 | 1.4 mi |
| 90066 | Los Angeles, CA | 55,277 | 1.9 mi |
| 90404 | Santa Monica, CA | 21,360 | 2.3 mi |
| 90401 | Santa Monica, CA | 6,722 | 2.2 mi |
| 90403 | Santa Monica, CA | 24,525 | 3.0 mi |
| 90094 | Playa Vista, CA | 5,464 | 3.0 mi |
| 90073 | Los Angeles, CA | 539 | 4.2 mi |
| 90025 | Los Angeles, CA | 42,147 | 3.7 mi |
| 90293 | Playa Del Rey, CA | 12,132 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90291, 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 (28,341 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 90291 in?
ZIP code 90291 (Venice) 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 90291?
ZIP code 90291 in Venice, CA has a population of 28,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90291?
The median household income in ZIP 90291 is $122,738, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90291?
The median home value in ZIP 90291 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90291?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90291 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90291?
ZIP code 90291 has 1,645 business establishments employing approximately 13,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90291?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90291 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (388), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (206), Information (193). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90291?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90291 decreased by 10.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 195%. 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 90291?
In ZIP code 90291, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 70.7% 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 90291?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90291 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90291?
In ZIP code 90291, approximately 32.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90291?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90291 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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