PlainZIP

La Mirada, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90638

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

49,012
2,405/sq mi
$109,649
Median income
$827,300
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,405
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90638 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90638 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in La Mirada, Los Angeles County, California, with 49,012 residents across 20.4 square miles, a density of 2,405 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90638 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,649 (8% above the California average), while per-capita income is $44,752. Poverty here runs at 6.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Housing costs here run $827,300 for a typical home value (7% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,217 a month; 76.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. To put 90638 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 90638

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Mirada, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90638.

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 90638, La Mirada, 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

49,012

Population

20.4

Area (sq mi)

2,405

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90638?

44.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

26.6%

Foreign-Born

White 33.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 21.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.5%
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%

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?

$109,649

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$44,752

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

32.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90638 ranks nationally

La Mirada, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,649 Top 14% higher than 86% 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

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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 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

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

What does housing look like?

15,818

Total Housing Units

15,421

Occupied Units

397

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$827,300

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$2,217

Median Rent

1960

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

385

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+285%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90638 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +285% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.5% 267
2021 +12.3% 299
2022 +14.3% 342
2023 +4.1% 356
2024 +7.9% 385

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 1,099 business establishments in ZIP 90638, employing approximately 17,603 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,260,101,000.

1,099

Businesses

17,603

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 143 13.0%
Health care and social assistance 123 11.2%
Retail trade 121 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 119 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 91 8.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 89 8.1%
Construction 87 7.9%
Transportation and warehousing 73 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 64 5.8%
Manufacturing 47 4.3%
Finance and insurance 45 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.0%
Information 19 1.7%
Educational services 11 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.6%

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 90638 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 90638 ranks #3 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 90638 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 90638 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
90604 Whittier, CA 39,407 1.9 mi
90621 Buena Park, CA 35,153 2.1 mi
90620 Buena Park, CA 45,113 3.9 mi
90603 Whittier, CA 20,063 3.1 mi
90605 Whittier, CA 40,331 3.4 mi
92833 Fullerton, CA 51,767 3.2 mi
90650 Norwalk, CA 105,549 4.2 mi
90602 Whittier, CA 25,777 4.9 mi
90623 La Palma, CA 15,554 4.0 mi
90670 Santa Fe Springs, CA 14,866 3.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90638 in? ▼
ZIP code 90638 (La Mirada) 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 90638? ▼
ZIP code 90638 in La Mirada, CA has a population of 49,012 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90638? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90638 is $109,649, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90638? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90638 is $827,300, which is 197% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90638? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90638 is White at 33.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90638? ▼
ZIP code 90638 has 1,099 business establishments employing approximately 17,603 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90638? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90638 are: Wholesale trade (143), Health care and social assistance (123), Retail trade (121). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90638? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90638 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 285%. 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 90638? ▼
In ZIP code 90638, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% 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 90638? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90638 is 32.4 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 90638? ▼
In ZIP code 90638, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90638? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90638 is 6.2% 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.