Zip code 90003: Los Angeles, California

Q: What city is zip code 90003?

90003 is assigned to Los Angeles, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 90003 in?

90003 is in Los Angeles County, California.

Q: What is the population of 90003?

About 70,065 people live in 90003, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 90003?

The median household income in 90003 is $56,030.

Q: What zip codes are near 90003?

The closest zip codes to 90003 are 90044, 90052, 90001, 90002, 90047.

Residential delivery areaLos Angeles CountyPacific Time

Population

70,065

Median household income

$56K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$577K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,537/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

30.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.6 sq mi

19,328 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 90003

90003 is a dense urban zip code in Los Angeles, California (Los Angeles County), covering 3.6 sq mi of land. About 70,065 people live here, or 19,328 per square mile. The median resident is 30.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $56,030 a year, 31% below the national median of $80,734. 25% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $576,600, or 10.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 27% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,537 a month.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and cleaning and personal care. 73% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 90003 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population density19,328/sq mi
97th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi30th of 1,688 in CA
Residents under 1830.4%
96th
U.S. 22% · CA 22%113th of 1,688 in CA
Foreign-born residents40.3%
95th
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%169th of 1,688 in CA
Population70,065
94th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,37761st of 1,688 in CA
Poverty rate25%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · CA 12%156th of 1,666 in CA
Average commute35.6 min
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min201st of 1,584 in CA
Unemployment rate9.1%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%345th of 1,681 in CA
Uninsured rate14.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%84th of 1,675 in CA
Rent-burdened renters62.2%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%372nd of 1,610 in CA
Median home value$576,600
80th
U.S. $332,700 · CA $734,700941st of 1,586 in CA
Self-employed workers11.6%
74th
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%808th of 1,678 in CA
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
59th
U.S. 0.483 · CA 0.489744th of 1,651 in CA
Median gross rent$1,537
58th
U.S. $1,413 · CA $2,0361,045th of 1,464 in CA
Broadband access90.6%
38th
U.S. 91% · CA 93.5%1,172nd of 1,662 in CA
Diversity index31.9
26th
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.71,459th of 1,688 in CA
Healthcare workers7.4%
20th
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%1,144th of 1,678 in CA
Government workers9.9%
18th
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%1,367th of 1,678 in CA
Housing vacancy3.5%
16th
U.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%1,346th of 1,664 in CA
Median household income$56,030
15th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · CA $99,1221,403rd of 1,575 in CA
Work from home5%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%1,493rd of 1,680 in CA
Tech workers0.7%
8th
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%1,267th of 1,678 in CA
Median earnings per worker$33,070
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · CA $52,6431,505th of 1,658 in CA
Median age30.9
5th
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.91,548th of 1,687 in CA
Homeownership rate27.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%1,546th of 1,662 in CA
Per capita income$18,796
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · CA $49,5131,605th of 1,685 in CA
Veterans1.2%
2nd
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%1,552nd of 1,686 in CA
Residents 65 and older7.5%
2nd
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,594th of 1,688 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher7.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%1,593rd of 1,687 in CA

Measure	90003	Los Angeles	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Population density	19,328/sq mi	2,416/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	97th	30th of 1,688
Residents under 18	30.4%	20.6%	22%	22%	96th	113th of 1,688
Foreign-born residents	40.3%	33.4%	27%	14.1%	95th	169th of 1,688
Population	70,065	9,808,667	39,287,377	334,922,499	94th	61st of 1,688
Poverty rateWeakness	25%	13.7%	12%	12.5%	92nd	156th of 1,666
Average commuteWeakness	35.6 min	30.4 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	92nd	201st of 1,584
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.1%	7.3%	6.6%	5.2%	91st	345th of 1,681
Uninsured rateWeakness	14.9%	8.2%	6.6%	8.4%	88th	84th of 1,675
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	62.2%	57.7%	55.3%	51.1%	88th	372nd of 1,610
Median home value	$576,600	$834,200	$734,700	$332,700	80th	941st of 1,586
Self-employed workers	11.6%	13.5%	11.4%	10%	74th	808th of 1,678
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.498	0.489	0.483	59th	744th of 1,651
Median gross rent	$1,537	$1,954	$2,036	$1,413	58th	1,045th of 1,464
Broadband access	90.6%	93%	93.5%	91%	38th	1,172nd of 1,662
Diversity index	31.9	67.5	69.7	61.4	26th	1,459th of 1,688
Healthcare workers	7.4%	9.5%	9.4%	9.7%	20th	1,144th of 1,678
Government workers	9.9%	13%	14.8%	14.5%	18th	1,367th of 1,678
Housing vacancy	3.5%	6.4%	7.5%	10.1%	16th	1,346th of 1,664
Median household incomeWeakness	$56,030	$90,112	$99,122	$80,734	15th	1,403rd of 1,575
Work from home	5%	17.1%	17.2%	15.1%	8th	1,493rd of 1,680
Tech workers	0.7%	2.8%	4.4%	3.8%	8th	1,267th of 1,678
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,070	$48,343	$52,643	$49,666	6th	1,505th of 1,658
Median age	30.9	38.2	37.9	38.9	5th	1,548th of 1,687
Homeownership rateWeakness	27.2%	45.9%	55.9%	65.2%	4th	1,546th of 1,662
Per capita incomeWeakness	$18,796	$45,792	$49,513	$44,673	2nd	1,605th of 1,685
Veterans	1.2%	2.7%	4.3%	6.2%	2nd	1,552nd of 1,686
Residents 65 and older	7.5%	15.2%	15.7%	17.2%	2nd	1,594th of 1,688
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	7.2%	36%	37.1%	35.7%	1st	1,593rd of 1,687

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

23%

5–17

11%

18–24

15%

25–34

14%

35–44

12%

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

30.9

Under 18

30.4%

65 and over

7.5%

Race and ethnicity

White0.6%
Black16%
Hispanic81%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.9%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

31.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

40.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

53.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

27%

Spanish

72%

Other Indo-European

0.8%

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 17,782
Average household size: 3.9
Family households: 77.2%
Married couples: 35.1%
Living alone: 17.6%
Veterans (of adults): 1.2%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

90003

$56,030

Los Angeles Co.

$90,112

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$18,796

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

10.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

90003

$576,600

Los Angeles Co.

$834,200

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

90003

$1,537

Los Angeles Co.

$1,954

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

63%

2–4 units

22%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 18,436
Owner-occupied: 27.2%
Vacant: 3.5%
Median year built: 1956
Median rooms: 4.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 62.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 37.4%
Home value to income: 10.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

11%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

20%

30–44

33%

45–59

10%

60+

18%

Average commute

35.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Transportation and moving

13%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

10%

Production

10%

Sales

Healthcare

Food service

Management

Police and fire

Education

Business and finance

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Computer and math

0.7%

Arts, media and sports

0.6%

Engineering and science

0.4%

Industries

Retail

12%

Construction

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Admin, support and management

10%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Manufacturing

Other services

Wholesale

Education

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$33,070

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	90003	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,933	$74,888
Service	$27,660	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,769	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,996	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,875	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

47%

High school

26%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 53.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
Households with broadband: 90.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 72.8%
No internet access: 6.7%
Without health insurance: 14.9%
Limited-English households: 21.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Los Angeles
State: California
County: Los Angeles County
Center point: 33.9641° N, 118.2737° W
Land area: 3.6 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Los Angeles100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 90003

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
90044	Los Angeles, CA	1.3 mi	94,830	$53,302	$613,900
90052	Los Angeles, CA	1.3 mi	0	—	—
90001	Los Angeles, CA	1.6 mi	56,189	$60,767	$560,300
90002	Los Angeles, CA	1.9 mi	52,122	$59,021	$534,200
90047	Los Angeles, CA	2.1 mi	50,974	$71,664	$680,600
90037	Los Angeles, CA	2.8 mi	65,482	$57,622	$666,400
90059	Los Angeles, CA	2.9 mi	37,511	$56,152	$583,900
90061	Los Angeles, CA	3 mi	30,051	$61,046	$601,500
90011	Los Angeles, CA	3.1 mi	100,113	$59,017	$595,400
90305	Inglewood, CA	3.3 mi	14,708	$92,665	$850,000
90255	Huntington Park, CA	3.4 mi	69,349	$64,766	$579,700
90062	Los Angeles, CA	3.4 mi	32,715	$67,701	$711,400

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Questions about 90003

What city is zip code 90003?

90003 is assigned to Los Angeles, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 90003 in?

90003 is in Los Angeles County, California.

What is the population of 90003?

About 70,065 people live in 90003, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 90003 in?

90003 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 90003?

The median household income in 90003 is $56,030.

What zip codes are near 90003?

The closest zip codes to 90003 are 90044, 90052, 90001, 90002, 90047.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 90003, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.