| City: | Los Angeles, California |
| Names to Avoid: | University Of Southern Ca |
| County: | Los Angeles County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:32:55 AM |
| Population: | 5,172 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 213 / 323 / 738 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 34.0218, -118.2883 |
| Land Area: | 0.326 sq mi |
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The University of Southern California, founded October 6, 1880 as the oldest private research university in California, operates under dedicated ZIP code 90089 in Los Angeles County. USC began with just 53 students and 10 teachers; today it serves over 47,000 students across its urban campus. Originally affiliated with the Methodist Church, the university mandated from its founding that no student would be denied admission because of race. USC severed formal church ties in 1952 and has evolved into one of America's leading research universities. This postal designation has served the Trojan community for over two decades.
The 0.45-square-mile campus sits in the South Central LA neighborhood, where 898 ZIP+4 codes route mail to an extraordinary 500 named buildings and departments. Postal records identify delivery points at the Annenberg School for Communication, the Alfred E. Mann Institute, Keck School of Medicine facilities, and the Andrus Gerontology Library among hundreds of academic destinations. The sheer density of mail destinations reflects USC's scope as a major research institution.
The 2020 Census counted 5,172 residents within this ZIP. A median age of 25.4 years is slightly older than typical undergraduate populations, reflecting USC's substantial graduate and professional student body. Ninety-two percent of residents live in group quarters (dormitories), while housing shows 132 renter-occupied and just 11 owner-occupied units. The 29% Asian population reflects the diversity of a globally oriented research university. Los Angeles is the valid mailing city for this designation.
| Population: | 5,172 |
| Median Age: | 25.4 |
| Housing Units: | 164 |
| Establishments: | 36 |
| Employment: | 6,193 |
| Residential: | 1 |
| Business: | 13 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 90089 has 5,172 residents and 143 households (average 2.76 persons per household). The median age is 25.4 years, significantly younger than the state (37.5) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.3% male and 53.7% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.4%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (43.6%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (29.3%, much higher than the state average of 15.4% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.2%, which is much lower than the state average (39.4%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (15.4%) and national averages (6.0%).
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| 2020 Population: | 5,172Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 5,462Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 2Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 15,865.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 143Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.76Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 11.25Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,516 | 3,402 | 3,276 | 3,326 | 3,334 | 3,680 | 3,846 | 3,862 | 3,786 | 3,740 | 3,498 | 4,164 | 4,777 | 5,462 |
| Decennial Census | 3,217 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,172 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 25.4
Male Median Age: 25.6
Female Median Age: 25.2
| 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 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 214 | 804 | 758 | 153 | 175 | 12 | 15 | 139 | 12 | 47 | 30 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Female | 11 | 9 | 7 | 236 | 1,092 | 745 | 341 | 80 | 35 | 72 | 89 | 9 | 47 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 17 | 12 | 450 | 1,896 | 1,503 | 494 | 255 | 47 | 87 | 228 | 21 | 94 | 31 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| White: | 2,254 | 38.96% |
| Black: | 741 | 12.81% |
| Hispanic:* | 888 | 15.35% |
| Asian: | 1,514 | 26.17% |
| American Indian: | 21 | 0.36% |
| Hawaiian: | 14 | 0.24% |
| Other: | 353 | 6.10% |
| Total: | 5,785 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,396 | 46.33% | 25.6 years |
| Females: | 2,776 | 53.67% | 25.2 years |
| Total: | 5,172 | 100% | 25.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 4,445 | 81.38% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 212 | 3.88% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 98 | 1.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 707 | 14.74% |
| Total Population: | 5,462 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 4,657 | 85.26% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 805 | 14.74% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $9,219 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $41,442 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $41,442 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.4%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 18.5%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $9,219 | $9,926 | $11,750 | $10,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $9,219 | $9,191 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $12,250 | $12,375 | $22,697 | $25,970 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $136,000 | $0 | $0 | $38,967 | $41,442 |
| Median Female Income | $50,872 | $53,452 | $53,558 | $53,056 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,958 | $35,278 | $0 |
| Employed: | 1,621 | 29.68% |
| Unemployed: | 368 | 6.74% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,473 | 63.58% |
| Total: | 5,462 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 784 | 48.37% |
| Service: | 360 | 22.21% |
| Sales and Office: | 421 | 25.97% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 16 | 0.99% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 40 | 2.47% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,621 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,021 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,021 | $925 | $1,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 25 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 25 | 100% |
In 2024, 76.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 99.50%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 93.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 5.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 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 college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1 | 0.48% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 9 | 4.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 18.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 76 | 36.71% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 82 | 39.61% |
| Total: | 207 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 206 | 99.52% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 158 | 76.33% |
| Private Insurance: | 4,785 | 92.05% |
| Public Insurance: | 275 | 5.29% |
| No Insurance: | 138 | 2.65% |
| Total: | 5,198 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,060 | 97.35% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,349 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5,349 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 90089 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 40 business establishments, employing about 7,976 people with an annual payroll of $632,628,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 13 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 13Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 14Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 40Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $154,693,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $632,628,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 7,976Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 90089 is located in Los Angeles County, California, within the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 31080) and California's 30th, 34th, 37th, 42nd, and 44th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 90089, and is subdivided into the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA division. It covers 0.326 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: | 0.326 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 30,34,37,42,44Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 135.94, 47.66, 55.26, 935.96, 79.36 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 |
We could not locate which school district 90089 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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 February 1, 2026.