| ZIP Code | 90274 |
|---|---|
| City | Palos Verdes Peninsula |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 310 |
| Elevation | 1,025 ft |
| Latitude | 33.7801 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.372412 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.9 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 3.1% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 79.9% ▲ 106% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 142 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,128 (6.7%) |
| Some College | 515 (3%) |
| Associates | 1,611 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 871 (5.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12,625 (74.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $222,273 ▲ 191% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $3,501/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,989 |
| Vacant Units | 807 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,989 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 807 |
| Owner Occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 11.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 90274 is located in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 24,988, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.9 years. Economically, 90274 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $222,273 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90274 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $2,000,000+ is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $3,501 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 88.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 90274 is majority White (59.91%). Residents are highly educated — 79.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.1%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90274 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 90274 in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,988 residents, a median household income of $222,273, and a median home value of $2,000,000+, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.