| City: | Los Angeles, California |
| Names to Avoid: | Echo Park, Edendale, Silver Lake |
| County: | Los Angeles County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:03:38 PM |
| Population: | 63,329 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 213 / 738 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 34.0761, -118.2623 |
| Land Area: | 4.03 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 90026 has 63,329 residents and 25,814 households (average 2.40 persons per household). The median age is 35.8 years, slightly younger than the state (37.5) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.8% male and 50.2% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.9%) and White (35.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.9%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than the national average (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 63,329Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 62,902Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 68,064Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15,714.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $85,835Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 25,814Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $1,143,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.40Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 70,052 | 69,615 | 68,726 | 67,986 | 68,520 | 67,557 | 68,609 | 69,589 | 68,906 | 67,657 | 65,921 | 64,769 | 62,902 |
| Decennial Census | 67,869 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 63,329 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.8
Male Median Age: 35.7
Female Median Age: 35.8
| 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 | 1,338 | 1,327 | 1,410 | 1,461 | 1,934 | 3,494 | 4,186 | 3,261 | 2,519 | 2,085 | 2,112 | 1,772 | 1,531 | 1,139 | 843 | 516 | 305 | 284 |
| Female | 1,277 | 1,189 | 1,284 | 1,372 | 2,143 | 3,983 | 4,042 | 3,014 | 2,234 | 1,893 | 1,855 | 1,771 | 1,595 | 1,351 | 1,023 | 696 | 449 | 641 |
| Total | 2,615 | 2,516 | 2,694 | 2,833 | 4,077 | 7,477 | 8,228 | 6,275 | 4,753 | 3,978 | 3,967 | 3,543 | 3,126 | 2,490 | 1,866 | 1,212 | 754 | 925 |
| White: | 22,291 | 26.34% |
| Black: | 2,530 | 2.99% |
| Hispanic:* | 30,324 | 35.84% |
| Asian: | 9,627 | 11.38% |
| American Indian: | 1,347 | 1.59% |
| Hawaiian: | 80 | 0.09% |
| Other: | 18,415 | 21.76% |
| Total: | 84,614 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 31,517 | 49.77% | 35.7 years |
| Females: | 31,812 | 50.23% | 35.8 years |
| Total: | 63,329 | 100% | 35.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 40,865 | 64.97% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 806 | 1.28% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 10,352 | 16.46% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 10,879 | 33.75% |
| Total Population: | 62,902 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 41,671 | 66.25% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 21,231 | 33.75% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $85,835, which is considerably lower than the state median ($96,334), is up $40,275 (88.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,566. Family households earn a median of $86,133 versus $83,486 for nonfamily households (a difference of $2,647). By gender, male median income is $60,682 and female is $66,072, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,390 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.9%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,560 | $44,901 | $44,327 | $46,435 | $47,993 | $51,568 | $54,342 | $60,820 | $65,269 | $67,435 | $70,436 | $80,549 | $85,835 |
| Median Family Income | $44,633 | $44,864 | $43,667 | $45,802 | $44,808 | $48,724 | $51,472 | $58,297 | $64,363 | $70,290 | $72,136 | $80,211 | $86,133 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $44,119 | $42,515 | $41,395 | $43,845 | $48,427 | $50,523 | $53,301 | $60,560 | $64,243 | $63,555 | $68,195 | $77,523 | $83,486 |
| Median Male Income | $33,932 | $36,129 | $37,835 | $36,965 | $37,055 | $40,302 | $40,530 | $40,463 | $42,319 | $49,154 | $50,910 | $57,184 | $60,682 |
| Median Female Income | $34,534 | $35,537 | $34,903 | $39,320 | $38,347 | $40,262 | $40,660 | $42,953 | $44,990 | $50,508 | $54,125 | $63,518 | $66,072 |
| Employed: | 36,680 | 67.50% |
| Unemployed: | 2,960 | 5.45% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14,700 | 27.05% |
| Total: | 54,340 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 18,868 | 51.44% |
| Service: | 6,960 | 18.97% |
| Sales and Office: | 6,001 | 16.36% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 1,807 | 4.93% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 3,044 | 8.30% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 36,680 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $1,143,400, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $526,700 (85.41%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $305,000. The median gross rent is $1,822, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $820 (81.84%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $467. Of occupied housing, owners make up 25.07% (70.44% with a mortgage, 29.56% free-and-clear) and renters 74.93% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.58%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $616,700 | $563,100 | $551,500 | $590,600 | $610,000 | $647,200 | $715,100 | $777,700 | $838,400 | $899,100 | $962,100 | $1,108,500 | $1,143,400 |
| Less than $500: | 623 | 3.14% |
| $500 to $999: | 1,615 | 8.15% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 4,572 | 23.06% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4,477 | 22.58% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3,610 | 18.21% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 1,966 | 9.92% |
| $3,000 or more: | 2,522 | 12.72% |
| No Rent: | 441 | 2.22% |
| Total: | 19,826 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,002 | $1,038 | $1,070 | $1,094 | $1,118 | $1,162 | $1,213 | $1,284 | $1,355 | $1,407 | $1,497 | $1,702 | $1,822 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 4,674 | 17.66% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 1,961 | 7.41% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19,826 | 74.93% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 26,461 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 26,461 | 92.42% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,171 | 7.58% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28,632 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11,173 | 39.02% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 17,337 | 60.55% |
| Other Units: | 122 | 0.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 28,632 | 100% |
In 2023, 47.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 81.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.50%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.90%). The share of people in poverty is 13.10%, which is markedly above the state rate (8.40%), down 5.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.00 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 (34.28%). College enrollment is 29.83%, 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: | 5,285 | 10.73% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,694 | 7.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 7,025 | 14.26% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,204 | 14.63% |
| Associate's degree: | 2,698 | 5.48% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 15,638 | 31.75% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7,709 | 15.65% |
| Total: | 49,253 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 40,274 | 81.77% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 23,347 | 47.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 36,885 | 54.54% |
| Public Insurance: | 24,154 | 35.71% |
| No Insurance: | 6,594 | 9.75% |
| Total: | 67,633 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 61,039 | 90.25% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 18.1% | 19.6% | 21.7% | 20.6% | 20.2% | 19.4% | 18.6% | 16.5% | 16.1% | 13.1% | 14.9% | 14.5% | 13.1% |
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: | 1,072 | 9.88% |
| Kindergarten: | 494 | 4.55% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,718 | 34.28% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,327 | 21.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,235 | 29.83% |
| Total: | 10,846 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,566 | 14.44% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6,539 | 60.29% |
ZIP Code 90026 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,705 business establishments, employing about 11,200 people with an annual payroll of $583,318,000. USPS data shows 28,360 residential mailboxes and 1,296 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 28,360Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1,296Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 32,813Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 14,673Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 10,667Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,705Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $132,453,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $583,318,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11,200Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 90026 is located in Los Angeles County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 30th and 34th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 13,012,469 people, about 0.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 90026, and is subdivided into the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA division. It covers 4.03 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 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: | 13,012,469Source: Census |
| MSA: | Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County, CASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 4.03 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.029 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 30,34Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 135.94, 47.66 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 90026 is in the Los Angeles Unified School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 19 public schools and 2 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 November 1, 2025.