PlainZIP

Santa Monica, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90401

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

6,722
3,058/sq mi
$110,385
Median income
$1,149,200
Median home value
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Santa Monica pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
3,058
people per sq mi
5%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90401 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90401 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, home to 6,722 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 3,058 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90401 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,385 (9% above the California average), while per-capita income is $104,754. Poverty here runs at 17.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. Median home value sits at $1,149,200 (49% above the state average), median rent at $2,477 a month, and owner-occupancy at 5.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 90401 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 90401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Monica, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90401.

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 90401, Santa Monica, 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

6,722

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

3,058

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 90401?

36.9

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

28.7%

Foreign-Born

White 67.8%
African American 3.8%
Asian 10.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%

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?

$110,385

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$104,754

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90401 ranks nationally

Santa Monica, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,385 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 83.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,104

Total Housing Units

5,256

Occupied Units

848

Vacant Units

1.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 5.2%
Renter 94.8%

$1,149,200

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$2,477

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,817 business establishments in ZIP 90401, employing approximately 28,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,883,929,000.

1,817

Businesses

28,887

Employees

$2.9B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 350 19.3%
Retail trade 182 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 180 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 175 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 159 8.8%
Finance and insurance 153 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 151 8.3%
Information 146 8.0%
Other services (except public administration) 131 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 68 3.7%
Educational services 35 1.9%
Construction 28 1.5%
Wholesale trade 23 1.3%
Manufacturing 16 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.4%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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 90401 vs 90403 →

ZIP 90401 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 90401 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 90401 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 90401 ranks #8 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
90403 Santa Monica, CA 24,525 1.1 mi
90405 Santa Monica, CA 27,186 1.4 mi
90404 Santa Monica, CA 21,360 1.3 mi
90402 Santa Monica, CA 12,250 1.5 mi
90291 Venice, CA 28,341 2.2 mi
90073 Los Angeles, CA 539 3.4 mi
90049 Los Angeles, CA 35,482 5.0 mi
90066 Los Angeles, CA 55,277 3.7 mi
90025 Los Angeles, CA 42,147 3.4 mi
90292 Marina Del Rey, CA 21,576 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Los Angeles County

90650 standard
Norwalk, CA
Pop: 105,549
90011 standard
Los Angeles, CA
Pop: 103,892
91331 standard
Pacoima, CA
Pop: 103,689
90201 standard
Bell Gardens, CA
Pop: 101,279
90280 standard
South Gate, CA
Pop: 94,396
90805 standard
Long Beach, CA
Pop: 93,524

Related Areas

Los Angeles County Santa Monica, CA California

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90401 in? ▼
ZIP code 90401 (Santa Monica) 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 90401? ▼
ZIP code 90401 in Santa Monica, CA has a population of 6,722 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90401? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90401 is $110,385, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90401? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90401 is $1,149,200, which is 313% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90401? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90401 is White at 67.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90401? ▼
ZIP code 90401 has 1,817 business establishments employing approximately 28,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90401? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90401 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (350), Retail trade (182), Accommodation and food services (180). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90401? ▼
In ZIP code 90401, 83.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.3% 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 90401? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90401 is 23.1 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 90401? ▼
In ZIP code 90401, approximately 5.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 94.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90401? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90401 is 17.7% 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.