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Playa Del Rey, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90293

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

12,132
1,639/sq mi
$134,313
Median income
$997,600
Median home value
71.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Playa Del Rey pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
1,639
people per sq mi
45%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90293 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90293 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Playa Del Rey, Los Angeles County, California, home to 12,132 residents across 7.4 square miles, a density of 1,639 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90293 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,313 (32% above the California average), while per-capita income is $96,823. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 8.2%. Housing costs here run $997,600 for a typical home value (29% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,699 a month; 45.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 90293 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 90293

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Playa Del Rey, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90293.

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 90293, Playa Del Rey, 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

12,132

Population

7.4

Area (sq mi)

1,639

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90293?

42.8

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

14.7%

Foreign-Born

White 65.7%
African American 4.8%
Asian 13.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$134,313

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$96,823

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90293 ranks nationally

Playa Del Rey, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,313 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,156

Total Housing Units

6,657

Occupied Units

499

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 45.0%
Renter 55.0%

$997,600

Median Home Value

+29% vs state

$2,699

Median Rent

1973

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2021)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90293 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2016 +14.0% 269
2017 -14.4% 231
2019 – 293
2020 -18.0% 240
2021 +0.6% 241

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 406 business establishments in ZIP 90293, employing approximately 1,490 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,510,000.

406

Businesses

1,490

Employees

$91.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 115 28.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 55 13.6%
Health care and social assistance 47 11.6%
Information 33 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 27 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 21 5.2%
Retail trade 17 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.7%
Construction 12 3.0%
Finance and insurance 9 2.2%
Educational services 9 2.2%
Wholesale trade 6 1.5%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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 90293 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 90293 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 90293 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 90293 ranks #5 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
90292 Marina Del Rey, CA 21,576 2.0 mi
90045 Los Angeles, CA 39,480 2.1 mi
90094 Playa Vista, CA 5,464 2.1 mi
90066 Los Angeles, CA 55,277 3.5 mi
90245 El Segundo, CA 16,654 3.1 mi
90291 Venice, CA 28,341 3.4 mi
90301 Inglewood, CA 36,568 4.5 mi
90230 Culver City, CA 31,766 4.1 mi
90304 Inglewood, CA 28,210 4.6 mi
90405 Santa Monica, CA 27,186 4.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90293 in? ▼
ZIP code 90293 (Playa Del Rey) 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 90293? ▼
ZIP code 90293 in Playa Del Rey, CA has a population of 12,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90293? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90293 is $134,313, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90293? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90293 is $997,600, which is 259% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90293? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90293 is White at 65.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90293? ▼
ZIP code 90293 has 406 business establishments employing approximately 1,490 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90293? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90293 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (115), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (55), Health care and social assistance (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90293? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90293 increased by 0.6% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 90293? ▼
In ZIP code 90293, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.3% 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 90293? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90293 is 29.5 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 90293? ▼
In ZIP code 90293, approximately 45.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90293? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90293 is 6.1% 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.