Paramount, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90723

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

54,099
4,459/sq mi
$75,250
Median income
$533,700
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Paramount pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
4,459
people per sq mi
43%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90723 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90723 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.1 square miles in Paramount, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 54,099 residents, producing a population density of 4,459 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 90723 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90723 sits at $75,250 (26% below the California average), while per-capita income is $26,819. The poverty rate stands at 12.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $533,700 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,875 per month, and 43.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90723 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90723 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 90723

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90723.

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 90723, Paramount, 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

54,099

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

4,459

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90723?

33.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

36.4%

Foreign-Born

White 11.1%
African American 9.5%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%

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?

$75,250

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$26,819

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90723 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,250 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 44.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,773

Total Housing Units

14,618

Occupied Units

155

Vacant Units

3.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.0%
Renter 57.0%

$533,700

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,875

Median Rent

1971

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

449

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+349%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90723 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +349% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 311
2021 +12.0% 349
2022 +12.2% 391
2023 +1.5% 397
2024 +13.0% 449

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 1,146 business establishments in ZIP 90723, employing approximately 17,896 people with a combined annual payroll of $988,069,000.

1,146

Businesses

17,896

Employees

$988.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 211 18.4%
Manufacturing 141 12.3%
Retail trade 138 12.0%
Construction 102 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 100 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 94 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 85 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 75 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 56 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 3.2%
Finance and insurance 25 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.0%
Information 10 0.9%
Educational services 6 0.5%
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 90723 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 90723 ranks #6 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 90723 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 90723 ranks #6 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
90706 Bellflower, CA 76,615 2.3 mi
90242 Downey, CA 43,497 2.2 mi
90805 Long Beach, CA 93,524 2.4 mi
90221 Compton, CA 53,704 2.5 mi
90262 Lynwood, CA 69,745 2.7 mi
90712 Lakewood, CA 31,499 3.5 mi
90280 South Gate, CA 94,396 3.6 mi
90241 Downey, CA 42,399 3.6 mi
90807 Long Beach, CA 31,481 4.8 mi
90201 Bell Gardens, CA 101,279 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90723 in?
ZIP code 90723 (Paramount) 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 90723?
ZIP code 90723 in Paramount, CA has a population of 54,099 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90723?
The median household income in ZIP 90723 is $75,250, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90723?
The median home value in ZIP 90723 is $533,700, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90723?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90723 is Two or More Ethnicities at 29.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 81.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90723?
ZIP code 90723 has 1,146 business establishments employing approximately 17,896 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90723?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90723 are: Wholesale trade (211), Manufacturing (141), Retail trade (138). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90723?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90723 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 349%. 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 90723?
In ZIP code 90723, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 90723?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90723 is 28.4 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 90723?
In ZIP code 90723, approximately 43.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 57.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90723?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90723 is 12.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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