Cerritos, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90703
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,399
- 2,173/sq mi High-density area
- $134,987
- Median income Above-median income area
- $932,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cerritos pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 6%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,173
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90703 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 90703 (Cerritos, CA) rose +11.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 334.6 in 2023 to 371.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90703 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cerritos, Los Angeles County, California, with 49,399 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 2,173 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90703 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,987 (33% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,757. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $932,400 (21% above the average California ZIP), while 75.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,944.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, 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 90703 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 90703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cerritos, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90703.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
269 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
267 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
260 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
239 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
206 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 90703, Cerritos, 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
49,399
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
2,173
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90703?
47.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
43.9%
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?
$134,987
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$57,757
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
32.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90703 ranks nationally
Cerritos, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$134,987 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
16,443housing units
16,443
Total Housing Units
16,165
Occupied Units
278
Vacant Units
2.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$932,400
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$2,944
Median Rent
1974
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
+11.0%
YoY Change (2024)
371
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+271%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90703 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +271% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.0% | 255 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 276 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 310 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 335 |
| 2024 | +11.0% | 371 |
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 1,970 business establishments in ZIP 90703, employing approximately 40,809 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,499,717,000.
1,970
Businesses
40,809
Employees
$2.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 269 | 13.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 267 | 13.6% |
| Retail trade | 260 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 239 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 206 | 10.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 117 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 100 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 96 | 4.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 4.9% |
| Construction | 81 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 75 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 3.4% |
| Information | 31 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 29 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 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 90703 vs 90701 →
ZIP 90703 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
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
45,113 residents
- 90713 27,925
Lakewood (90713)
27,925 residents
- 90720 21,751
Los Alamitos (90720)
21,751 residents
- 90715 20,388
Lakewood (90715)
20,388 residents
- 90701 16,591
Artesia (90701)
16,591 residents
- 90623 15,554
La Palma (90623)
15,554 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90703 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90720
Los Alamitos (90720)
$135,851 median income
- 90703
Cerritos (90703)
$134,987 median income
- 90713
Lakewood (90713)
$133,419 median income
- 90620
Buena Park (90620)
$126,094 median income
- 90623
La Palma (90623)
$116,594 median income
- 90701
Artesia (90701)
$101,004 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90715
Lakewood (90715)
$91,875 median income
- 90670
Santa Fe Springs (90670)
$88,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90703 ranks #2 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 | 0.7 mi |
| 90715 | Lakewood, CA | 20,388 | 2.0 mi |
| 90716 | Hawaiian Gardens, CA | 14,184 | 2.6 mi |
| 90623 | La Palma, CA | 15,554 | 2.0 mi |
| 90650 | Norwalk, CA | 105,549 | 2.8 mi |
| 90713 | Lakewood, CA | 27,925 | 2.9 mi |
| 90670 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 14,866 | 4.5 mi |
| 90720 | Los Alamitos, CA | 21,751 | 5.0 mi |
| 90706 | Bellflower, CA | 76,615 | 3.6 mi |
| 90620 | Buena Park, CA | 45,113 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90703, 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 (49,399 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 90703 in?
ZIP code 90703 (Cerritos) 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 90703?
ZIP code 90703 in Cerritos, CA has a population of 49,399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90703?
The median household income in ZIP 90703 is $134,987, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90703?
The median home value in ZIP 90703 is $932,400, which is 235% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90703 is Asian at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90703?
ZIP code 90703 has 1,970 business establishments employing approximately 40,809 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90703 are: Wholesale trade (269), Health care and social assistance (267), Retail trade (260). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90703 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 271%. 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 90703?
In ZIP code 90703, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 90703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90703 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 90703?
In ZIP code 90703, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90703 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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