What to know about ZIP 90251
ZIP code 90251 covers ZIP 90251 with a population of about 6,197.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOS ANGELES media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 90251 covers ZIP 90251 with a population of about 6,197.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the LOS ANGELES media market.
Median household income in ZIP 90251 is about $81,283 — about 8% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.2%; unemployment rate near 2.8%; 19.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 14.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Transportation, Healthcare, and Professional services; about 10.7% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.5 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $654,800 — about 88% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,509 (about 30% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 15.7% (about 49.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 90251, a household would need roughly $180,000 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 $4,206. That is about 121% above the local median household income ($81,283), 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.