City

Manhattan Beach, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥34,584Population
💰$193,904Median HH Income▲ 154% above avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓82.8%College Grads▲ 114% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 0.7%Asian: 13.8%Other: 5.4%Race
White72.0%
Hispanic7.6%
Black0.7%
Asian13.8%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
4%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty3.6% ▼ 64% below avg
College Grads82.8% ▲ 114% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma89 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,169 (5.1%)
Some College783 (3.4%)
Associates1,908 (8.3%)
Bachelors1,056 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree18,009 (78.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 5.1%Some College: 3.4%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 78.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad5.1%
Some College3.4%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate78.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$193,904 ▲ 154% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,492/mo
Total Housing Units14,945
Vacant Units1,622

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
49%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
58%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
36%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
56%
About Manhattan Beach, CA

Manhattan Beach is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 34,584 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Manhattan Beach is a affluent community. The median household income of $193,904 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Manhattan 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 $3,492 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manhattan Beach is highly educated. 82.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (72.01%).

Manhattan Beach, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Manhattan Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90266 34,584 $193,904 $2,000,000+ $3,492 4.3% 82.8% 66.1%