| ZIP Code | 90017 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Angeles |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 213/310/323/424/562/ |
| Elevation | 335 ft |
| Latitude | 34.053098 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.264505 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.01 |
| Below Poverty | 35.3% ▲ 253% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 883 (5.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,693 (23%) |
| Some College | 1,181 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 1,949 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,280 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,076 (44.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,317 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $675,500 ▲ 142% above avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,669/mo ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,953 |
| Vacant Units | 1,805 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,953 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,805 |
| Owner Occupied | 6.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 94.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.01 |
ZIP code 90017 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 28,981, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 90017 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,317 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90017 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $675,500 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,669 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 94.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 4% since 2019.
The population of 90017 is majority Hispanic (56.42%). Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 35.3%. Household income has grown by 44% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90017 stands at 6.2%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 41%.
Overall, ZIP code 90017 in Los Angeles, CA is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 28,981 residents, a median household income of $51,317, and a median home value of $675,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.