City

Hermosa Beach, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥19,248Population
💰$152,019Median HH Income▲ 99% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓79.8%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.8%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 7.3%Other: 9.3%Race
White72.8%
Hispanic9.9%
Black0.6%
Asian7.3%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
17%
18–24
4%
25–44
31%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads79.8% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma55 (0.4%)
HS Graduate929 (6.6%)
Some College512 (3.6%)
Associates1,366 (9.6%)
Bachelors479 (3.4%)
Graduate Degree10,838 (76.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 6.6%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 3.4%Graduate: 76.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad6.6%
Some College3.6%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors3.4%
Graduate76.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 50.7%Renter: 49.3%Tenure
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
89%

Financials

Median HH Income$152,019 ▲ 99% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,812/mo
Total Housing Units10,454
Vacant Units1,532

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
42%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
56%
About Hermosa Beach, CA

Hermosa Beach is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 19,248 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Hermosa Beach is a affluent community. The median household income of $152,019 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hermosa Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $2,000,000+, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,812 per month.

The population of Hermosa Beach is highly educated. 79.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (72.83%).

Hermosa Beach, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Hermosa Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90254 19,248 $152,019 $2,000,000+ $2,812 5.6% 79.8% 50.7%