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 High-density area
- $100,085
- Median income Above-median income area
- $644,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90650 (Norwalk, CA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 395.0 in 2023 to 428.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90650 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, with 105,549 residents across 25.4 square miles, a density of 4,154 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90650 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $100,085 (2% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,386. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $644,700 (17% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,090; owner occupancy is 68.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90650 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 90650
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norwalk, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90650.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
184 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
174 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
155 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
123 establishments
- Construction
Construction
107 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 90650, Norwalk, 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
105,549
Population
25.4
Area (sq mi)
4,154
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90650?
37.3
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
33.1%
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?
$100,085
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$33,386
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90650 ranks nationally
Norwalk, CA 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
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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
27,704housing units
27,704
Total Housing Units
27,216
Occupied Units
488
Vacant Units
3.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$644,700
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$2,090
Median Rent
1957
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
+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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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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.
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
105,549 residents
- 90706
Bellflower (90706)
76,615 residents
- 90703
Cerritos (90703)
49,399 residents
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
49,012 residents
- 90242
Downey (90242)
43,497 residents
- 90241
Downey (90241)
42,399 residents
- 90240 25,876
Downey (90240)
25,876 residents
- 90715 20,388
Lakewood (90715)
20,388 residents
- 90701 16,591
Artesia (90701)
16,591 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90650 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90650 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90703
Cerritos (90703)
$134,987 median income
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
$109,649 median income
- 90240
Downey (90240)
$101,904 median income
- 90701
Artesia (90701)
$101,004 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90715
Lakewood (90715)
$91,875 median income
- 90242
Downey (90242)
$89,075 median income
- 90670
Santa Fe Springs (90670)
$88,872 median income
- 90241
Downey (90241)
$88,006 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90650, 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 (105,549 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 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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