Norwalk, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90650

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

105,549
4,154/sq mi
$100,085
Median income
$644,700
Median home value
21.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
4,154
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90650 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 25.4 square miles in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 105,549 residents, producing a population density of 4,154 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90650 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90650 sits at $100,085 (2% below the California average), while per-capita income is $33,386. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $644,700 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $2,090 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90650 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90650 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90650

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90650.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90650, Norwalk, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

105,549

Population

25.4

Area (sq mi)

4,154

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90650?

37.3

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

33.1%

Foreign-Born

White 19.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.0%
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%

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?

$100,085

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$33,386

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90650 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$100,085 Top 19% higher than 81% 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 48.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%

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

What does housing look like?

27,704

Total Housing Units

27,216

Occupied Units

488

Vacant Units

3.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$644,700

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$2,090

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

428

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+328%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90650 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +328% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.0% 300
2021 +12.8% 338
2022 +13.6% 384
2023 +2.9% 395
2024 +8.4% 428

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 1,304 business establishments in ZIP 90650, employing approximately 16,257 people with a combined annual payroll of $958,239,000.

1,304

Businesses

16,257

Employees

$958.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 184 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 174 13.3%
Retail trade 155 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 123 9.4%
Construction 107 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 105 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 85 6.5%
Wholesale trade 78 6.0%
Finance and insurance 66 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 4.3%
Manufacturing 47 3.6%
Information 18 1.4%
Educational services 17 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.1%
Utilities 4 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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ZIP 90650 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 90650 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90650 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 90650 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
90701 Artesia, CA 16,591 2.7 mi
90670 Santa Fe Springs, CA 14,866 2.1 mi
90703 Cerritos, CA 49,399 2.8 mi
90706 Bellflower, CA 76,615 2.9 mi
90715 Lakewood, CA 20,388 4.6 mi
90242 Downey, CA 43,497 3.5 mi
90638 La Mirada, CA 49,012 4.2 mi
90241 Downey, CA 42,399 3.6 mi
90240 Downey, CA 25,876 4.0 mi
90716 Hawaiian Gardens, CA 14,184 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90650 in?
ZIP code 90650 (Norwalk) 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 90650?
ZIP code 90650 in Norwalk, CA has a population of 105,549 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90650?
The median household income in ZIP 90650 is $100,085, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90650?
The median home value in ZIP 90650 is $644,700, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90650?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90650 is Two or More Ethnicities at 21.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 70.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90650?
ZIP code 90650 has 1,304 business establishments employing approximately 16,257 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90650?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90650 are: Health care and social assistance (184), Accommodation and food services (174), Retail trade (155). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90650?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90650 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 328%. 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 90650?
In ZIP code 90650, 48.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% 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 90650?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90650 is 29.5 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 90650?
In ZIP code 90650, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90650?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90650 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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