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 High-density area
- $109,649
- Median income Above-median income area
- $827,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90638 (La Mirada, CA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 356.4 in 2023 to 384.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,752. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.2% and unemployment is 3.5%. Median home value is $827,300 (7% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,217; 76.2% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90638 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 90638
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in La Mirada, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90638.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
143 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
123 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
121 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 90638?
44.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
26.6%
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?
$109,649
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
15,818housing units
15,818
Total Housing Units
15,421
Occupied Units
397
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$827,300
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90638 vs 90604 →
ZIP 90638 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
105,549 residents
- 92833
Fullerton (92833)
51,767 residents
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
49,012 residents
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
45,113 residents
- 90605 40,331
Whittier (90605)
40,331 residents
- 90604 39,407
Whittier (90604)
39,407 residents
- 90621 35,153
Buena Park (90621)
35,153 residents
- 90602 25,777
Whittier (90602)
25,777 residents
- 90603 20,063
Whittier (90603)
20,063 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90638 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90638 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90603
Whittier (90603)
$136,705 median income
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
$126,094 median income
- 90623
La Palma (90623)
$116,594 median income
- 92833
Fullerton (92833)
$114,176 median income
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
$109,649 median income
- 90604
Whittier (90604)
$105,074 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
$99,635 median income
- 90621
Buena Park (90621)
$97,612 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90638, 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 (49,012 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 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.
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