PlainZIP

Inglewood, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90305

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

14,853
2,481/sq mi
$92,665
Median income
$850,000
Median home value
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Inglewood pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,481
people per sq mi
61%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90305 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, home to 14,853 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 2,481 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,665 (9% below the California average), while per-capita income is $51,157. Local economic indicators show a 9.5% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $850,000 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,954 monthly, and 60.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 34 minutes. To put 90305 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 90305

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Inglewood, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90305.

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 90305, Inglewood, 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

14,853

Population

6.0

Area (sq mi)

2,481

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90305?

45.9

Median Age

44.3%

Male

55.7%

Female

12.5%

Foreign-Born

White 8.0%
African American 75.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%

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?

$92,665

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$51,157

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90305 ranks nationally

Inglewood, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,665 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,755

Total Housing Units

6,133

Occupied Units

622

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.9%
Renter 39.1%

$850,000

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,954

Median Rent

1950

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

451

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+351%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90305 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +351% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 336
2021 +10.5% 371
2022 +10.3% 409
2023 +6.9% 437
2024 +3.1% 451

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 146 business establishments in ZIP 90305, employing approximately 2,019 people with a combined annual payroll of $177,298,000.

146

Businesses

2,019

Employees

$177.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 32 21.9%
Other services (except public administration) 18 12.3%
Retail trade 17 11.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 10.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 6.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.1%
Finance and insurance 6 4.1%
Construction 5 3.4%
Wholesale trade 5 3.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.4%
Educational services 4 2.7%
Information 3 2.0%

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 90305 vs 90303 →

ZIP 90305 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 90305 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 90305 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 90305 ranks the highest 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
90303 Inglewood, CA 26,176 1.5 mi
90047 Los Angeles, CA 48,606 1.3 mi
90301 Inglewood, CA 36,568 1.6 mi
90043 Los Angeles, CA 44,789 2.0 mi
90302 Inglewood, CA 29,415 1.8 mi
90044 Los Angeles, CA 89,779 2.2 mi
90304 Inglewood, CA 28,210 2.2 mi
90003 Los Angeles, CA 66,266 3.3 mi
90250 Hawthorne, CA 93,193 3.3 mi
90062 Los Angeles, CA 32,821 3.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90305 in? ▼
ZIP code 90305 (Inglewood) 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 90305? ▼
ZIP code 90305 in Inglewood, CA has a population of 14,853 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90305? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90305 is $92,665, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90305? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90305 is $850,000, which is 206% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90305? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90305 is African American at 75.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90305? ▼
ZIP code 90305 has 146 business establishments employing approximately 2,019 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90305? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90305 are: Health care and social assistance (32), Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90305? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90305 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 351%. 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 90305? ▼
In ZIP code 90305, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 90305? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90305 is 33.6 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 90305? ▼
In ZIP code 90305, approximately 60.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90305? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90305 is 9.5% 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.