Carson, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90746

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

25,990
1,720/sq mi
$113,364
Median income
$770,100
Median home value
34.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carson pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,720
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90746 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90746 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.1 square miles in Carson, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 25,990 residents, producing a population density of 1,720 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 90746 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90746 sits at $113,364 (12% above the California average), while per-capita income is $46,627. The poverty rate stands at 9.4% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $770,100 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $3,007 per month, and 85.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90746 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90746 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 90746

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90746.

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 90746, Carson, 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

25,990

Population

15.1

Area (sq mi)

1,720

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90746?

42.8

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

17.9%

Foreign-Born

White 7.4%
African American 59.2%
Asian 8.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%

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?

$113,364

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$46,627

Per Capita Income

9.4%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90746 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,364 Top 12% higher than 88% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.5%

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

What does housing look like?

8,859

Total Housing Units

8,606

Occupied Units

253

Vacant Units

3.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.5%
Renter 14.5%

$770,100

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$3,007

Median Rent

1968

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

+7.6%

YoY Change (2024)

383

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+283%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90746 have increased 7.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +283% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 284
2021 +12.1% 318
2022 +12.3% 357
2023 -0.5% 356
2024 +7.6% 383

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 805 business establishments in ZIP 90746, employing approximately 19,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,041,677,000.

805

Businesses

19,507

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 146 18.1%
Wholesale trade 137 17.0%
Accommodation and food services 90 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 84 10.4%
Retail trade 74 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 6.5%
Manufacturing 51 6.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 4.3%
Construction 24 3.0%
Finance and insurance 17 2.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 2.0%
Information 12 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.6%

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 90746 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 90746 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 90746 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 90746 ranks the highest 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
90747 Carson, CA 0 0.4 mi
90220 Compton, CA 49,328 1.9 mi
90248 Gardena, CA 9,947 2.0 mi
90745 Carson, CA 57,251 2.7 mi
90502 Torrance, CA 18,010 2.7 mi
90222 Compton, CA 31,869 3.8 mi
90059 Los Angeles, CA 40,952 4.7 mi
90810 Long Beach, CA 36,735 3.4 mi
90247 Gardena, CA 47,487 3.3 mi
90221 Compton, CA 53,704 3.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90746 in?
ZIP code 90746 (Carson) 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 90746?
ZIP code 90746 in Carson, CA has a population of 25,990 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90746?
The median household income in ZIP 90746 is $113,364, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90746?
The median home value in ZIP 90746 is $770,100, which is 177% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90746 is African American at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90746?
ZIP code 90746 has 805 business establishments employing approximately 19,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90746?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90746 are: Transportation and warehousing (146), Wholesale trade (137), Accommodation and food services (90). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90746?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90746 increased by 7.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 283%. 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 90746?
In ZIP code 90746, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.5% 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 90746?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90746 is 29.8 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 90746?
In ZIP code 90746, approximately 85.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90746?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90746 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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