| City: | Los Angeles, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Cimarron, Dockweiler |
| County: | Los Angeles County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:57:12 PM |
| Population: | 50,179 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 213 / 323 / 738 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 34.0273, -118.3177 |
| Land Area: | 3.001 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 90018 has 50,179 residents and 16,602 households (average 2.95 persons per household). The median age is 37.3 years, about the same as the state (37.5) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is slightly lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (59.7%) and Other / Two or More Races (43.0%, much higher than the state average of 21.2% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 59.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (5.7%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (21.2%) and national averages (8.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 50,179Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 48,745Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 51,259Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 16,720.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $62,864Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 16,602Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $923,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.95Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.05Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 48,212 | 48,497 | 48,498 | 48,852 | 49,824 | 51,639 | 52,287 | 53,256 | 53,490 | 52,444 | 51,388 | 49,898 | 48,812 | 48,745 |
| Decennial Census | 49,310 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 50,179 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 37.3
Male Median Age: 35.6
Female Median Age: 38.7
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,282 | 1,443 | 1,545 | 1,639 | 1,835 | 2,060 | 2,041 | 1,772 | 1,653 | 1,522 | 1,692 | 1,500 | 1,298 | 1,060 | 765 | 477 | 298 | 308 |
| Female | 1,236 | 1,446 | 1,507 | 1,456 | 1,756 | 2,139 | 2,022 | 1,888 | 1,828 | 1,600 | 1,737 | 1,675 | 1,540 | 1,231 | 1,004 | 728 | 539 | 657 |
| Total | 2,518 | 2,889 | 3,052 | 3,095 | 3,591 | 4,199 | 4,063 | 3,660 | 3,481 | 3,122 | 3,429 | 3,175 | 2,838 | 2,291 | 1,769 | 1,205 | 837 | 965 |
| White: | 5,866 | 7.98% |
| Black: | 12,154 | 16.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 29,966 | 40.79% |
| Asian: | 2,831 | 3.85% |
| American Indian: | 1,039 | 1.41% |
| Hawaiian: | 54 | 0.07% |
| Other: | 21,556 | 29.34% |
| Total: | 73,466 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 24,190 | 48.21% | 35.6 years |
| Females: | 25,989 | 51.79% | 38.7 years |
| Total: | 50,179 | 100% | 37.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 29,519 | 60.56% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 992 | 2.04% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7,965 | 16.34% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10,269 | 37.41% |
| Total Population: | 48,745 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 30,511 | 62.59% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18,234 | 37.41% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $62,864, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $27,738 (79.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,880. Family households earn a median of $73,763 versus $35,068 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,695). By gender, male median income is $47,736 and female is $47,377, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $359 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.2%, which is modestly under the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.9%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.8%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,126 | $35,178 | $32,447 | $32,104 | $33,864 | $35,696 | $37,341 | $41,768 | $45,984 | $49,644 | $55,275 | $58,987 | $63,671 | $62,864 |
| Median Family Income | $38,361 | $39,266 | $37,645 | $35,784 | $37,448 | $40,044 | $41,693 | $49,042 | $53,845 | $54,144 | $61,532 | $69,225 | $74,917 | $73,763 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,532 | $22,666 | $21,112 | $21,828 | $21,854 | $21,824 | $22,892 | $25,235 | $26,668 | $31,238 | $33,471 | $33,176 | $36,172 | $35,068 |
| Median Male Income | $28,487 | $29,381 | $28,554 | $27,007 | $29,651 | $29,930 | $31,481 | $33,300 | $36,603 | $37,703 | $41,792 | $44,863 | $46,635 | $47,736 |
| Median Female Income | $26,240 | $26,341 | $27,275 | $28,615 | $29,561 | $30,958 | $31,361 | $32,001 | $34,389 | $37,421 | $39,566 | $41,753 | $47,195 | $47,377 |
| Employed: | 22,628 | 56.61% |
| Unemployed: | 2,219 | 5.55% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15,126 | 37.84% |
| Total: | 39,973 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 6,980 | 30.85% |
| Service: | 6,747 | 29.82% |
| Sales and Office: | 4,103 | 18.13% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,175 | 9.61% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,623 | 11.59% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 22,628 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $923,300, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $514,000 (125.58%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $336,800. The median gross rent is $1,509, which is higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $581 (62.61%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $320. Of occupied housing, owners make up 30.65% (69.88% with a mortgage, 30.12% free-and-clear) and renters 69.35% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.78%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $409,300 | $366,300 | $345,800 | $357,600 | $382,300 | $407,600 | $454,900 | $507,200 | $586,500 | $648,500 | $704,300 | $850,900 | $886,800 | $923,300 |
| Less than $500: | 938 | 8.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,638 | 13.98% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 2,967 | 25.32% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,574 | 21.96% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,820 | 15.53% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 759 | 6.48% |
| $3,000 or more: | 485 | 4.14% |
| No Rent: | 539 | 4.60% |
| Total: | 11,720 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $928 | $954 | $966 | $967 | $977 | $1,017 | $1,050 | $1,122 | $1,189 | $1,271 | $1,356 | $1,486 | $1,512 | $1,509 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 3,619 | 21.42% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,560 | 9.23% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11,720 | 69.35% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 16,899 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 16,899 | 93.22% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,229 | 6.78% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,128 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 8,235 | 45.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 9,814 | 54.14% |
| Other Units: | 79 | 0.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,128 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 72.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.30%, which is modestly greater than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 41.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 53.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 14.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 11.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (40.61%). College enrollment is 30.04%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 5,950 | 17.45% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,422 | 10.03% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7,882 | 23.11% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,996 | 20.51% |
| Associate's degree: | 1,916 | 5.62% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,930 | 14.46% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,006 | 8.81% |
| Total: | 34,102 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 24,730 | 72.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 7,936 | 23.27% |
| Private Insurance: | 20,053 | 46.41% |
| Public Insurance: | 25,877 | 59.89% |
| No Insurance: | 4,952 | 11.46% |
| Total: | 43,209 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 45,930 | 106.30% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 24.8% | 24.9% | 25.3% | 26.8% | 24.5% | 23.7% | 22.8% | 19.9% | 16.6% | 17.4% | 15.9% | 16.1% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 591 | 5.26% |
| Kindergarten: | 392 | 3.49% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,561 | 40.61% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,313 | 20.59% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,374 | 30.04% |
| Total: | 11,231 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 983 | 8.75% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 7,266 | 64.70% |
ZIP Code 90018 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 581 business establishments, employing about 5,252 people with an annual payroll of $327,309,000. USPS data shows 17,376 residential mailboxes and 826 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 17,376Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 826Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 24,374Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 10,910Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 6,065Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 581Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $82,613,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $327,309,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 5,252Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 90018 is located in Los Angeles County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 37th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 90018, and is subdivided into the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA division. It covers 3.001 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 31080Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA (CBSA Div 31084)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 3.001 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 37Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 55.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0644000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Los Angeles city; CaliforniaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 90018 is in the Los Angeles Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 11 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.