Lakewood, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90715

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

20,388
4,629/sq mi
$91,875
Median income
$743,200
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakewood pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
4,629
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90715 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90715 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.4 square miles in Lakewood, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 20,388 residents, producing a population density of 4,629 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 90715 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90715 sits at $91,875 (10% below the California average), while per-capita income is $35,437. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $743,200 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $2,279 per month, and 48.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90715 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90715 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 90715

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90715.

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 90715, Lakewood, 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

20,388

Population

4.4

Area (sq mi)

4,629

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90715?

38.3

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

33.0%

Foreign-Born

White 19.3%
African American 9.2%
Asian 27.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%

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?

$91,875

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$35,437

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

28.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90715 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,875 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,649

Total Housing Units

6,424

Occupied Units

225

Vacant Units

3.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.4%
Renter 51.6%

$743,200

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$2,279

Median Rent

1967

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

398

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+298%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90715 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +298% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 288
2021 +11.3% 321
2022 +10.0% 353
2023 +9.6% 387
2024 +2.9% 398

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 194 business establishments in ZIP 90715, employing approximately 1,018 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,742,000.

194

Businesses

1,018

Employees

$37.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 33 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 32 16.5%
Retail trade 27 13.9%
Transportation and warehousing 18 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.3%
Construction 17 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.1%
Educational services 5 2.6%
Finance and insurance 4 2.1%

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 90715 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 90715 ranks #8 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90715 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 90715 ranks #null 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
90716 Hawaiian Gardens, CA 14,184 0.8 mi
90701 Artesia, CA 16,591 1.9 mi
90703 Cerritos, CA 49,399 2.0 mi
90713 Lakewood, CA 27,925 2.0 mi
90623 La Palma, CA 15,554 2.3 mi
90808 Long Beach, CA 38,232 2.2 mi
90720 Los Alamitos, CA 21,751 3.2 mi
90630 Cypress, CA 47,993 2.8 mi
90650 Norwalk, CA 105,549 4.6 mi
90620 Buena Park, CA 45,113 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90715 in?
ZIP code 90715 (Lakewood) 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 90715?
ZIP code 90715 in Lakewood, CA has a population of 20,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90715?
The median household income in ZIP 90715 is $91,875, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90715?
The median home value in ZIP 90715 is $743,200, which is 167% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90715?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90715 is Asian at 27.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 46.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90715?
ZIP code 90715 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 1,018 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90715?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90715 are: Accommodation and food services (33), Health care and social assistance (32), Retail trade (27). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90715?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90715 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 298%. 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 90715?
In ZIP code 90715, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 90715?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90715 is 28.8 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 90715?
In ZIP code 90715, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90715?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90715 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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