Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.95 |
| Below Poverty | 11.4% ▲ 14% above avg |
| College Grads | 75.9% ▲ 96% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 22% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,092 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,341 (9%) |
| Some College | 3,176 (4.5%) |
| Associates | 6,321 (9%) |
| Bachelors | 4,462 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 48,968 (69.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $116,661 ▲ 53% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,585,431 ▲ 469% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 13.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,360/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 53,591 |
| Vacant Units | 6,051 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Santa Monica is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 11 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 93,880 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.17 years.
Economically, Santa Monica is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $116,661 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Santa Monica is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,585,431, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,359 per month. At 31.1% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.
The population of Santa Monica is highly educated. 75.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (62.45%).
Santa Monica, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 11 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90401 | 7,925 | $106,704 | $1,129,700 | $2,549 | 6.0% | 81.0% | 4.8% |
| 90402 | 11,178 | $182,688 | $2,000,000+ | $2,698 | 3.1% | 84.3% | 73.8% |
| 90403 | 25,087 | $121,512 | $1,553,500 | $2,443 | 5.4% | 77.0% | 28.7% |
| 90404 | 22,881 | $85,081 | $1,159,500 | $2,095 | 6.8% | 67.7% | 22.0% |
| 90405 | 26,809 | $114,489 | $1,940,700 | $2,311 | 7.0% | 77.0% | 31.1% |