| ZIP Code | 90712 |
|---|---|
| City | Lakewood |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 213/310/323/562/657/ |
| Elevation | 51 ft |
| Latitude | 33.849034 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.147902 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.06 |
| Below Poverty | 4.3% ▼ 57% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.3% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 335 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,381 (21.8%) |
| Some College | 1,592 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 3,469 (17.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,643 (13.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,662 (38.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $119,246 ▲ 56% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $779,600 ▲ 180% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,302/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,170 |
| Vacant Units | 173 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,170 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 173 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.06 |
ZIP code 90712 is located in Lakewood, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 30,672, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.6 years. Economically, 90712 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $119,246 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90712 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $779,600 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,302 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 90712 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 34.1%. Residents are well-educated — 51.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90712 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 90712 in Lakewood, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 30,672 residents, a median household income of $119,246, and a median home value of $779,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.