| ZIP Code | 90746 |
|---|---|
| City | Carson |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 562 |
| Elevation | 75 ft |
| Latitude | 33.859231 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.252312 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.16 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.2% ▲ 47% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 581 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,368 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 2,167 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 3,571 (18.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,706 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,851 (35.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $113,545 ▲ 49% above avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $682,000 ▲ 145% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,713/mo ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,802 |
| Vacant Units | 203 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,802 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 203 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
ZIP code 90746 is located in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 27,465, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.9 years. Economically, 90746 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $113,545 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90746 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $682,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,713 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 90746 is majority Black (60.29%). Residents are well-educated — 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90746 stands at 7.2%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 90746 in Carson, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,465 residents, a median household income of $113,545, and a median home value of $682,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.