| ZIP Code | 90401 |
|---|---|
| City | Santa Monica |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 310/424 |
| Elevation | 78 ft |
| Latitude | 34.016099 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.492454 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.57 |
| Below Poverty | 19.1% ▲ 91% above avg |
| College Grads | 81.0% ▲ 109% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 30 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 377 (5.8%) |
| Some College | 254 (3.9%) |
| Associates | 582 (8.9%) |
| Bachelors | 317 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,978 (76.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,704 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,129,700 ▲ 305% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,549/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,782 |
| Vacant Units | 840 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.57 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,782 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 840 |
| Owner Occupied | 4.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 95.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.57 |
ZIP code 90401 is located in Santa Monica, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 7,925, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.4 years. Economically, 90401 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,704 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90401 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,129,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,549 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 95.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 5% since 2019.
The population of 90401 is primarily White (70.71%). Residents are highly educated — 81.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.1%. Household income has grown by 29% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90401 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 33% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.
Overall, ZIP code 90401 in Santa Monica, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 7,925 residents, a median household income of $106,704, and a median home value of $1,129,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.