ZIP Code 90046: Population, Income, Housing

State: CA

Total population: 48,296 Household income: $96,250 Rent: $2,194

Overview

Total population

48,296

Rent

$2,194

Year built

1966

Household income

$96,250

Per capita income

$90,657

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

1.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

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

48,296

Adults over 25

42,347

Total households

28,727

Household size

1.7 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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$96,250

Per capita income

$90,657

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

47.8%

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).

Housing

Rent

$2,194

Year built

1966

Households that rent

77.8%

Households that own

22.2%

Rooms per home (all homes)

3.5

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).

Race

White

67%

Black

5.6%

Asian

7.4%

Two or more races

13.9%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

16.9%

Not Hispanic or Latino

83.1%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

21,349 (68.7%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

9,717 (31.3%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

18.3%

High school graduate or GED

8.9%

Some college or associate degree

8.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

64.6%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 90046 with: Los Angeles County, CA Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles metro area, CA California United States

ZIP 90046

Total population48,296

Rent$2,194

Year built1966

Household income$96,250

Per capita income$90,657

Poverty rate10.8%

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	ZIP90046	CountyLos Angeles, CA	CityLos Angeles, CA	Metro AreaLos Angeles metro area, CA	StateCalifornia	CountryUnited States
Total population	48,296	9,808,667	3,857,263	12,974,487	39,287,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,194	$1,954	$1,933	$2,063	$2,036	$1,413
Year built	1966	1965	1965	1969	1976	1980
Household income	$96,250	$90,112	$81,939	$95,958	$99,122	$80,734
Per capita income	$90,657	$45,792	$47,685	$47,931	$49,513	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.8%	13.7%	16.5%	12.7%	12%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	5.7%	5.9%	5.4%	5.3%	4%

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Summary for 90046

Rent & Income

In 90046, the typical monthly rent is $2,194 and the typical household income is $96,250. Rent here is higher than both Los Angeles and California, and household income is higher than Los Angeles and similar to California. The estimated poverty rate is 10.8%, which is lower than in both Los Angeles and California.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (77.8%), making this a heavily renter area. About 47.8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 64.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 90046 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 90046 — Poverty

How ZIP 90046 compares in California (613 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,194	362 / 613	from lower rent	$1,054 – $3,501
Household income	$96,250	322 / 613	from higher income	$35,378 – $250,001
Poverty rate	10.8%	304 / 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 90046

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 362nd out of 613 ZIP Codes in California. Across California, figures vary from $1,054 in ZIP 92243 up to $3,501 in ZIP 90275.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 90046 stands 322nd out of 613 ZIP Codes. Throughout California, numbers span from $35,378 in ZIP 90007 up to $250,001 in ZIP 95070.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 304th out of 613 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.2% in ZIP 95120 up to 39.6% in ZIP 90007.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 90046 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,194 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 90046

Annual Household Income: $96,250

💡 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 90046

Estimated Rate: 10.8%

💡 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 90046

In ZIP Code 90046, households that rent: 22,343 (77.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	22,343	77.8%
Owner-Occupied	6,384	22.2%

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 90046

In ZIP Code 90046, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 10,679 (47.8%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	10,679	47.8%
Other renter households	11,664	52.2%
Total renter households	22,343	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 90046

Less than High School: 7,754 people (18.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,773 people (8.9%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,472 people (8.2%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 27,348 people (64.6%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 42,347

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

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