City

Pacific Palisades, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥21,438Population
💰$200,985Median HH Income▲ 163% above avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓82.1%College Grads▲ 112% above avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 6.4%Other: 7.4%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic4.2%
Black0.9%
Asian6.4%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
4%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads82.1% ▲ 112% above avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma28 (0.2%)
HS Graduate713 (5%)
Some College560 (3.9%)
Associates1,244 (8.7%)
Bachelors572 (4%)
Graduate Degree11,110 (78.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 5%Some College: 3.9%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 78.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad5.0%
Some College3.9%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate78.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
76%

Financials

Median HH Income$200,985 ▲ 163% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,133/mo
Total Housing Units9,207
Vacant Units925

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
51%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
60%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
55%
About Pacific Palisades, CA

Pacific Palisades is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 21,438 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Pacific Palisades is a affluent community. The median household income of $200,985 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Pacific Palisades 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 $3,133 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pacific Palisades is highly educated. 82.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (80.8%).

Pacific Palisades, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Pacific Palisades
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90272 21,438 $200,985 $2,000,000+ $3,133 4.3% 82.1% 77.4%