| ZIP Code | 90008 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 213/323/738 |
| Elevation | 309 ft |
| Latitude | 34.010724 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.342883 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 16.2% ▲ 62% above avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.1% ▲ 66% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 685 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,135 (23.1%) |
| Some College | 1,654 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 4,824 (21.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,917 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,051 (36.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,822 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,003,000 ▲ 260% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 16.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,589/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,245 |
| Vacant Units | 1,505 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,245 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,505 |
| Owner Occupied | 30.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 69.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 90008 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 33,443, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.2 years. Economically, 90008 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,822 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90008 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,003,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,589 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 69.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 90008 is majority Black (60.54%). Residents are well-educated — 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.2%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90008 stands at 8.1%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 90008 in Los Angeles, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 33,443 residents, a median household income of $61,822, and a median home value of $1,003,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.