Santa Fe Springs, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90670
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,866
- 678/sq mi High-density area
- $88,872
- Median income Above-median income area
- $659,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Fe Springs pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 28%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 678
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90670 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 90670 (Santa Fe Springs, CA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 371.3 in 2023 to 379.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90670 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Fe Springs, Los Angeles County, California, home to 14,866 residents across 21.9 square miles, a density of 678 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90670 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,872 (13% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,021. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $659,600 (15% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,994; 62.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90670 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 90670
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Fe Springs, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90670.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
633 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
410 establishments
- Construction 171
Construction
171 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 167
Transportation and warehousing
167 establishments
- Retail trade 128
Retail trade
128 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 90670, Santa Fe Springs, 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
14,866
Population
21.9
Area (sq mi)
678
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90670?
39.3
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
24.1%
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?
$88,872
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$38,021
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
33.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90670 ranks among California ZIPs
Santa Fe Springs, 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)
$88,872 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
5,606housing units
5,606
Total Housing Units
5,448
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
3.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$659,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,994
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
379
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+279%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90670 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +279% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 283 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 318 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 365 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 371 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 379 |
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 2,171 business establishments in ZIP 90670, employing approximately 58,770 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,961,131,000.
2,171
Businesses
58,770
Employees
$4.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 633 | 29.2% |
| Manufacturing | 410 | 18.9% |
| Construction | 171 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 167 | 7.7% |
| Retail trade | 128 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 116 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 111 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 102 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 82 | 3.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 74 | 3.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 70 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 26 | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 1.1% |
| Information | 18 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 15 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 90670 vs 90650 →
ZIP 90670 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
- 90703
Cerritos (90703)
49,399 residents
- 90241
Downey (90241)
42,399 residents
- 90605 40,331
Whittier (90605)
40,331 residents
- 90604 39,407
Whittier (90604)
39,407 residents
- 90606 32,396
Whittier (90606)
32,396 residents
- 90240 25,876
Downey (90240)
25,876 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 90670 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90670 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
- 90703
Cerritos (90703)
$134,987 median income
- 90604
Whittier (90604)
$105,074 median income
- 90240
Downey (90240)
$101,904 median income
- 90701
Artesia (90701)
$101,004 median income
- 90606
Whittier (90606)
$100,428 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
$99,635 median income
- 90670
Santa Fe Springs (90670)
$88,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90670 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90650 | Norwalk, CA | 105,549 | 2.1 mi |
| 90606 | Whittier, CA | 32,396 | 3.1 mi |
| 90604 | Whittier, CA | 39,407 | 2.9 mi |
| 90605 | Whittier, CA | 40,331 | 2.5 mi |
| 90703 | Cerritos, CA | 49,399 | 4.5 mi |
| 90241 | Downey, CA | 42,399 | 3.9 mi |
| 90602 | Whittier, CA | 25,777 | 3.5 mi |
| 90240 | Downey, CA | 25,876 | 3.6 mi |
| 90603 | Whittier, CA | 20,063 | 4.1 mi |
| 90701 | Artesia, CA | 16,591 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90670, 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 (14,866 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 90670 in?
ZIP code 90670 (Santa Fe Springs) 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 90670?
ZIP code 90670 in Santa Fe Springs, CA has a population of 14,866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90670?
The median household income in ZIP 90670 is $88,872, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90670?
The median home value in ZIP 90670 is $659,600, which is 137% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90670?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90670 is Two or More Ethnicities at 25.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 79.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90670?
ZIP code 90670 has 2,171 business establishments employing approximately 58,770 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90670?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90670 are: Wholesale trade (633), Manufacturing (410), Construction (171). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90670?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90670 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 279%. 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 90670?
In ZIP code 90670, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 90670?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90670 is 33.4 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 90670?
In ZIP code 90670, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90670?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90670 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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