City

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥24,988Population
💰$222,273Median HH Income▲ 191% above avg
🎂50.9Median Age
🏠$2,000,001Median Home Value▲ 617% above avg
🎓79.9%College Grads▲ 106% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.9%Hispanic: 6.5%Black: 3.3%Asian: 23.9%Other: 6.1%Race
White59.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Black3.3%
Asian23.9%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
14%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads79.9% ▲ 106% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma142 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,128 (6.7%)
Some College515 (3%)
Associates1,611 (9.5%)
Bachelors871 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree12,625 (74.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 6.7%Some College: 3%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 74.7%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad6.7%
Some College3.0%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate74.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

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

Financials

Median HH Income$222,273 ▲ 191% above avg
Median Home Value$2,000,000+ ▲ 617% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units9,989
Vacant Units807

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
55%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
52%
About Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Palos Verdes Peninsula is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,988 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.9 years.

Economically, Palos Verdes Peninsula is a affluent community. The median household income of $222,273 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Palos Verdes Peninsula 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 $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Palos Verdes Peninsula is highly educated. 79.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (59.91%).

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Palos Verdes Peninsula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90274 24,988 $222,273 $2,000,000+ $3,501 5.6% 79.9% 88.5%

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