| ZIP Code | 90250 |
|---|---|
| City | Hawthorne |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 310/323/424/738 |
| Elevation | 63 ft |
| Latitude | 33.913651 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.350946 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.88 |
| Below Poverty | 15.2% ▲ 52% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 62% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,937 (5.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,989 (29.1%) |
| Some College | 5,478 (10%) |
| Associates | 10,093 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 4,439 (8.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 15,948 (29.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,923 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $827,600 ▲ 197% above avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,723/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 34,105 |
| Vacant Units | 1,393 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 34,105 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,393 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.88 |
ZIP code 90250 is located in Hawthorne, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 94,991, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34 years. Economically, 90250 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,923 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90250 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $827,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,723 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 90250 is majority Hispanic (54.60%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.2%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90250 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 90250 in Hawthorne, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 94,991 residents, a median household income of $74,923, and a median home value of $827,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.