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Signal Hill, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90755

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

11,074
1,962/sq mi
$113,512
Median income
$787,300
Median home value
37.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 12%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,962
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90755 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90755 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Signal Hill, Los Angeles County, California, home to 11,074 residents across 5.6 square miles, a density of 1,962 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90755 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,512 (12% above the California average), while per-capita income is $56,095. Poverty here runs at 7.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. Housing costs here run $787,300 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,851 a month; 50.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 90755 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 90755

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Signal Hill, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90755.

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 90755, Signal Hill, 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

11,074

Population

5.6

Area (sq mi)

1,962

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90755?

41.9

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

27.2%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 6.3%
Asian 23.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.2%

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?

$113,512

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$56,095

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90755 ranks nationally

Signal Hill, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$113,512 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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,829

Total Housing Units

4,563

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$787,300

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,851

Median Rent

1981

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

390

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+290%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90755 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +290% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +3.6% 267
2020 +5.3% 281
2021 +5.7% 297
2022 +12.1% 333
2024 – 390

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 745 business establishments in ZIP 90755, employing approximately 12,756 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,012,735,000.

745

Businesses

12,756

Employees

$1.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 87 11.7%
Construction 82 11.0%
Wholesale trade 79 10.6%
Manufacturing 77 10.3%
Retail trade 77 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 71 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 47 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.8%
Accommodation and food services 41 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 5.0%
Transportation and warehousing 28 3.8%
Finance and insurance 22 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.7%
Educational services 12 1.6%
Information 10 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 8 1.1%

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 90755 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 90755 ranks #9 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 90755 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 90755 ranks #3 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
90806 Long Beach, CA 42,399 1.1 mi
90807 Long Beach, CA 31,481 1.8 mi
90804 Long Beach, CA 40,311 1.8 mi
90813 Long Beach, CA 58,911 2.2 mi
90814 Long Beach, CA 19,131 2.6 mi
90815 Long Beach, CA 39,733 3.0 mi
90712 Lakewood, CA 31,499 3.4 mi
90831 Long Beach, CA 0 3.1 mi
90810 Long Beach, CA 36,735 3.3 mi
90822 Long Beach, CA 117 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90755 in? ▼
ZIP code 90755 (Signal Hill) 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 90755? ▼
ZIP code 90755 in Signal Hill, CA has a population of 11,074 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90755? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90755 is $113,512, which is 49% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90755? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90755 is $787,300, which is 183% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90755? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90755 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 37.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90755? ▼
ZIP code 90755 has 745 business establishments employing approximately 12,756 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90755? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90755 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (87), Construction (82), Wholesale trade (79). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90755? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90755 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 290%. 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 90755? ▼
In ZIP code 90755, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% 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 90755? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90755 is 31.0 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 90755? ▼
In ZIP code 90755, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90755? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90755 is 7.0% 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.