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Los Angeles city, CA

ZIP Code 90027 — Los Angeles city, CA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
46,049
Median Income
$90,532
+20% vs US avg
Home Value
$1,747,200
+402% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,777
+53% vs US avg
Median Age
38.2 yrs
-2% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanIrishArmenian
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Location
Coordinates
34.1276, -118.2964
Elevation
655 ft
Land Area
8.1 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (1% water)

At a glance

Population
46,049
Density
N/A
Median income
$90,532
+20% vs US avg
Home value
$1,747,200
+402% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,777
+53% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 90027

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What to know about ZIP 90027

ZIP code 90027 covers Los Angeles, CA in Los Angeles County with a population of about 46,049.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.2 (near the U.S. median).

It sits in telephone area codes 213, 323; U.S. House district CA-30; the LOS ANGELES media market.

Local search focus: University

Los Angeles, CA sits in a university / college context (near american film institute conservatory (1.6 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Los Angeles, CA

Median household income in ZIP 90027 is about $90,532 — about 20% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.2%; unemployment rate near 8.9%; 58.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Information, and Other services; about 32.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 17.3 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 90027

Median home value is about $1,747,200 — about 402% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,777 (about 53% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 20.3% (about 45.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 90027 in Los Angeles, CA, a household would need roughly $481,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $11,224. That is about 431% above the local median household income ($90,532), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Los Angeles city, CA as Very High (composite score 100.0), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (100.0) and wildfire (99.9). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Los Angeles city, CA show little to no average snow and around 16.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,266 for ZIP 90027 (Los Angeles city, CA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport BUR (6.3 miles (10.1 km)) · American Film Institute Conservatory (1.6 miles (2.5 km)) · Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (27.2 miles (43.8 km)) · VA: Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (6.2 miles (10.0 km))

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