City

Playa Del Rey, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥12,784Population
💰$130,699Median HH Income▲ 71% above avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$971,800Median Home Value▲ 249% above avg
🎓75.8%College Grads▲ 96% above avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.6%Hispanic: 19.2%Black: 4.2%Asian: 10.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White62.6%
Hispanic19.2%
Black4.2%
Asian10.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
4%
25–44
42%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads75.8% ▲ 96% above avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0%)
HS Graduate758 (7%)
Some College824 (7.6%)
Associates1,025 (9.5%)
Bachelors407 (3.8%)
Graduate Degree7,762 (72%)

Education

HS Grad: 7%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 3.8%Graduate: 72%Edu
HS Grad7.0%
Some College7.6%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors3.8%
Graduate72.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.1%Renter: 53.9%Tenure
Owner46.1%
Renter53.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
1%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$130,699 ▲ 71% above avg
Median Home Value$971,800 ▲ 249% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,734/mo
Total Housing Units7,050
Vacant Units477

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
35%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
52%
About Playa Del Rey, CA

Playa Del Rey is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 12,784 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Playa Del Rey is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $130,699 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Playa Del Rey is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $971,800, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,734 per month.

The population of Playa Del Rey is highly educated. 75.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (62.6%).

Playa Del Rey, 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 Playa Del Rey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90293 12,784 $130,699 $971,800 $2,734 7.9% 75.8% 46.1%