ZIP Code 90027: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA
Total population: 46,558 Household income: $94,521 Rent: $1,940

Overview

Total population
46,558
Rent
$1,940
Year built
1957
Household income
$94,521
Per capita income
$69,856
Poverty rate
14.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
49.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
California
County
Los Angeles County
City
Los Angeles
Total population
46,558
Adults over 25
38,675
Total households
22,178
Household size
2.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$94,521
Per capita income
$69,856
Poverty rate
14.3%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
49.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,940
Year built
1957
Households that rent
80%
Households that own
20%
Rooms per home (all homes)
3.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
60.4%
Black
4.1%
Asian
11.8%
Two or more races
11.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
21.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
78.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
17,835 (65.4%)
Commute time to work
29 mins
Work from home
9,429 (34.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
20.3%
High school graduate or GED
14.3%
Some college or associate degree
7.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
58.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 


Comparison of ZIP Code 90027 with: Los Angeles County, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 90027

Total population46,558
Rent$1,940
Year built1957
Household income$94,521
Per capita income$69,856
Poverty rate14.3%
Unemployment rateN/A

Los Angeles County, CA

Total population9,808,667
Rent$1,954
Year built1965
Household income$90,112
Per capita income$45,792
Poverty rate13.7%
Unemployment rate5.7%

Los Angeles, CA

Total population3,857,263
Rent$1,933
Year built1965
Household income$81,939
Per capita income$47,685
Poverty rate16.5%
Unemployment rate5.9%

Los Angeles Metro Area, CA

Total population12,974,487
Rent$2,063
Year built1969
Household income$95,958
Per capita income$47,931
Poverty rate12.7%
Unemployment rate5.4%

California State

Total population39,287,377
Rent$2,036
Year built1976
Household income$99,122
Per capita income$49,513
Poverty rate12%
Unemployment rate5.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP90027 CountyLos Angeles, CACityLos Angeles, CAMetro AreaLos Angeles metro area, CAStateCaliforniaCountryUnited States
Total population46,5589,808,6673,857,26312,974,48739,287,377334,922,499
Rent$1,940$1,954$1,933$2,063$2,036$1,413
Year built195719651965196919761980
Household income$94,521$90,112$81,939$95,958$99,122$80,734
Per capita income$69,856$45,792$47,685$47,931$49,513$44,673
Poverty rate14.3%13.7%16.5%12.7%12%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5.7%5.9%5.4%5.3%4%

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Summary for 90027

Rent & Income

In 90027, the typical monthly rent is $1,940 and the typical household income is $94,521. Rent here is similar to both Los Angeles and California, and household income is higher than Los Angeles and similar to California. The estimated poverty rate is 14.3%, which is lower than the Los Angeles rate but higher than the California rate.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (80%), making this a heavily renter area. About 49.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 58.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.


 

ZIP 90027 — Rent vs Household Income

 


 

ZIP 90027 — Poverty

 


 

How ZIP 90027 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,940 255 / 613 from lower rent $1,054 – $3,501
Household income $94,521 333 / 613 from higher income $35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate 14.3% 428 / 613 from lower poverty 2.2% – 39.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in California with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 90027

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 90027 places 255th out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Throughout California, numbers span from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 333rd out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 90027 comes 428th out of 613 ZIP Codes. In California as a whole, the range goes from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

 


💰 Rent in ZIP Code 90027 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,940 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.


👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 90027

Annual Household Income: $94,521

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.


📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 90027

Estimated Rate: 14.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.


🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 90027

In ZIP Code 90027, households that rent: 17,734 (80%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 17,734 80%
Owner-Occupied 4,444 20%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.


📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 90027

In ZIP Code 90027, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 8,736 (49.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 8,736 49.3%
Other renter households 8,998 50.7%
Total renter households 17,734 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.


📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 90027

Less than High School: 7,870 people (20.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 5,526 people (14.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,783 people (7.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 22,496 people (58.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 38,675


 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.