City

La Palma, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥15,369Population
💰$112,366Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$920,200Median Home Value▲ 230% above avg
🎓58.9%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24.1%Hispanic: 17.2%Black: 3.4%Asian: 50.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White24.1%
Hispanic17.2%
Black3.4%
Asian50.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty5.1% ▼ 49% below avg
College Grads58.9% ▲ 52% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma106 (1%)
HS Graduate1,966 (18%)
Some College1,047 (9.6%)
Associates1,378 (12.6%)
Bachelors1,012 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree5,420 (49.6%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 49.6%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College9.6%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate49.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
95%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,366 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$920,200 ▲ 230% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,224/mo
Total Housing Units5,191
Vacant Units98

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
27%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
51%
About La Palma, CA

La Palma is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,369 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, La Palma is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,366 is above the national average. Approximately 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Palma is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $920,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,224 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Palma is well-educated. 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority Asian (50.38%).

La Palma, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in La Palma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90623 15,369 $112,366 $920,200 $2,224 3.6% 58.9% 68.3%