| ZIP Code | 90016 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 424 |
| Elevation | 96 ft |
| Latitude | 34.028331 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.354338 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 45.1% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.2% ▲ 68% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,206 (4.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,389 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 2,058 (7.3%) |
| Associates | 4,809 (17.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,357 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,345 (36.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,067 ≈ Avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $919,800 ▲ 230% above avg ↑ 62% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 12.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,729/mo ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,529 |
| Vacant Units | 1,685 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,529 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,685 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 64.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
ZIP code 90016 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 46,102, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 90016 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,067 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90016 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $919,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,729 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 64.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 62% since 2019.
The population of 90016 is majority Hispanic (51.62%). Residents are well-educated — 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 46% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90016 stands at 8.2%, which is significantly above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 90016 in Los Angeles, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 46,102 residents, a median household income of $71,067, and a median home value of $919,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.