Avalon, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90704

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

4,090
21/sq mi
$105,139
Median income
$936,000
Median home value
26.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Avalon pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
21
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90704 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.8 square miles in Avalon, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 4,090 residents, producing a population density of 21 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 90704 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90704 sits at $105,139 (3% above the California average), while per-capita income is $42,526. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $936,000 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $2,006 per month, and 51.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90704 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 90704 sits relative to California and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 90704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90704.

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 90704, Avalon, 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

4,090

Population

193.8

Area (sq mi)

21

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90704?

40.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

24.6%

Foreign-Born

White 57.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.5%
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%

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?

$105,139

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$42,526

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 90704 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$105,139 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 48.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,099

Total Housing Units

1,374

Occupied Units

725

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.4%
Renter 48.6%

$936,000

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$2,006

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 210 business establishments in ZIP 90704, employing approximately 2,248 people with a combined annual payroll of $121,527,000.

210

Businesses

2,248

Employees

$121.5M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 61 29.1%
Retail trade 32 15.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 7.6%
Other services (except public administration) 16 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 13 6.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 5.7%
Construction 11 5.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 3.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 3.3%
Wholesale trade 4 1.9%
Information 4 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.9%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90704 in?
ZIP code 90704 (Avalon) 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 90704?
ZIP code 90704 in Avalon, CA has a population of 4,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90704?
The median household income in ZIP 90704 is $105,139, which is 38% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90704?
The median home value in ZIP 90704 is $936,000, which is 237% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90704?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90704 is White at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 54.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90704?
ZIP code 90704 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 2,248 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90704?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90704 are: Accommodation and food services (61), Retail trade (32), Real estate and rental and leasing (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90704?
In ZIP code 90704, 48.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90704?
In ZIP code 90704, approximately 51.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90704?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90704 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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