PlainZIP

San Pedro, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90731

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

59,662
2,515/sq mi
$76,395
Median income
$851,000
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

San Pedro pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

Top 43%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,515
people per sq mi
33%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90731 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90731 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in San Pedro, Los Angeles County, California, with 59,662 residents across 23.7 square miles, a density of 2,515 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90731 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,395 (25% below the California average), while per-capita income is $39,660. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. Housing costs here run $851,000 for a typical home value (10% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,740 a month; 32.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 90731 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 90731

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in San Pedro, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90731.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90731, San Pedro, 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

59,662

Population

23.7

Area (sq mi)

2,515

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90731?

38.6

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

25.8%

Foreign-Born

White 46.6%
African American 5.3%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.4%
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%

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?

$76,395

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$39,660

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90731 ranks nationally

San Pedro, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,395 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 50.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

24,423

Total Housing Units

23,185

Occupied Units

1,238

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.6%
Renter 67.4%

$851,000

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,740

Median Rent

1965

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

339

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+239%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90731 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +239% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 250
2021 +10.3% 275
2022 +13.0% 311
2023 +5.1% 327
2024 +3.5% 339

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 976 business establishments in ZIP 90731, employing approximately 9,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $550,397,000.

976

Businesses

9,371

Employees

$550.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 129 13.2%
Health care and social assistance 126 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 109 11.2%
Retail trade 106 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 94 9.6%
Construction 72 7.4%
Transportation and warehousing 57 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 56 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 5.1%
Wholesale trade 38 3.9%
Manufacturing 27 2.8%
Finance and insurance 27 2.8%
Educational services 27 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 27 2.8%
Information 23 2.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 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 90731 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 90731 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 90731 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 90731 ranks #7 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
90732 San Pedro, CA 21,115 2.2 mi
90744 Wilmington, CA 53,815 3.2 mi
90802 Long Beach, CA 39,347 3.8 mi
90710 Harbor City, CA 25,457 4.7 mi
90745 Carson, CA 57,251 6.1 mi
90717 Lomita, CA 21,318 4.9 mi
90831 Long Beach, CA 0 4.8 mi
90275 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 41,804 5.4 mi
90502 Torrance, CA 18,010 7.1 mi
90813 Long Beach, CA 58,911 5.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90731 in? ▼
ZIP code 90731 (San Pedro) 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 90731? ▼
ZIP code 90731 in San Pedro, CA has a population of 59,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90731? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90731 is $76,395, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90731? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90731 is $851,000, which is 206% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90731? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90731 is White at 46.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90731? ▼
ZIP code 90731 has 976 business establishments employing approximately 9,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90731? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90731 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (129), Health care and social assistance (126), Accommodation and food services (109). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90731? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90731 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 239%. 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 90731? ▼
In ZIP code 90731, 50.6% 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 90731? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90731 is 30.1 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 90731? ▼
In ZIP code 90731, approximately 32.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90731? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90731 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.