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 High-density area
- $110,385
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,149,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $104,754. The poverty rate is 17.7%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $1,149,200 (49% above the average California ZIP), with only 5.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,477.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90401 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 90401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Monica, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90401.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
350 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
182 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
180 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
175 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
159 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 90401?
36.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
28.7%
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?
$110,385
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$104,754
Per Capita Income
17.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90401 ranks among California ZIPs
Santa Monica, 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)
$110,385 Top 34% higher than 66% 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
6,104housing units
6,104
Total Housing Units
5,256
Occupied Units
848
Vacant Units
1.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,149,200
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 90066
Los Angeles (90066)
55,277 residents
- 90025
Los Angeles (90025)
42,147 residents
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
35,482 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
- 90402 12,250
Santa Monica (90402)
12,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90401 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
$170,607 median income
- 90402
Santa Monica (90402)
$159,100 median income
- 90292
Marina Del Rey (90292)
$146,167 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 90401 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90401, 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 (6,722 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 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.
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