City

Topanga, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥5,948Population
💰$142,148Median HH Income▲ 86% above avg
🎂46.6Median Age
🏠$1,414,900Median Home Value▲ 408% above avg
🎓68.9%College Grads▲ 78% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.6%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 1.5%Asian: 3.8%Other: 7.7%Race
White76.6%
Hispanic5.8%
Black1.5%
Asian3.8%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
5%
25–44
20%
45–64
33%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads68.9% ▲ 78% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
HS Graduate336 (8.2%)
Some College212 (5.2%)
Associates718 (17.6%)
Bachelors205 (5%)
Graduate Degree2,604 (63.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 8.2%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 5%Graduate: 63.9%Edu
HS Grad8.2%
Some College5.2%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors5.0%
Graduate63.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.5%Renter: 25.5%Tenure
Owner74.5%
Renter25.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $500k
98%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,148 ▲ 86% above avg
Median Home Value$1,414,900 ▲ 408% above avg
Home/Income Ratio10.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units2,678
Vacant Units442

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
51%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
46%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Topanga, CA

Topanga is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,948 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.6 years.

Economically, Topanga is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,148 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Topanga is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,414,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Topanga is highly educated. 68.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (76.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Topanga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90290 5,948 $142,148 $1,414,900 $3,501 5.6% 68.9% 74.5%