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Los Angeles, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006 and more.
Population
3,857,263
Land area
470.5sq mi
People per sq mi
8,198
ZIP codes
60
Los Angeles and its ZIP codes
Los Angeles at a glance
- Los Angeles is about 33 times as dense as California as a whole.
- No city in California has more people.
- The median household income is $81,939, 17% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $921,200 (25% above California) and median rent is $1,933 a month.
Local data for Los Angeles, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals32
- Emergency Rooms17
- Nursing Homes133
- Schools1,085
- Colleges62
- Libraries74
- Banks502
- Post Offices100
- Parks814
- Grocery Stores1,282
- Restaurants14,230
- Affordable Housing362
- Home Health Agencies1,209
- Hospice Care620
- Dialysis Centers60
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals9
- Community Health Centers389
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment232
- Private Schools273
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools32
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities58
- Historic Places203
Housing and community stats
Los Angeles, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,939
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$921,200
Median rent
$1,933/mo
Homeownership
36.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,137,265), Salvadoran Americans (264,914), Guatemalan Americans (179,607).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Los Angeles.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,080
4,525,460 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.05B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$11.72B
184,553 loans, 1,264,129 jobs reported
How people get to work
Los Angeles, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.8%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit6.1%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home19.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Los Angeles, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
10,584
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 49°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone203 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Angeles, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Los Angeles
60 in or overlapping Los Angeles. Population shown
- 90011100,113
- 90044 Westmont94,830
- 9000370,065
- 9003765,482
- 9002662,692
- 9001959,548
- 9000458,484
- 9003457,075
- 9004256,835
- 9006656,740
- 90001 Florence-Graham56,189
- 9000655,527
- 9000252,122
- 9002451,675
- 9004750,974
- 9001848,745
- 90063 East Los Angeles48,397
- 9004648,296
- 9005746,629
- 9002746,558
- 9002546,508
- 9001646,457
- 9003345,647
- 9006544,658
- 9002343,857
- 9003243,117
- 9004342,377
- 9004541,786
- 9003639,278
- 9000539,142
- 9002038,994
- 9000738,715
- 90059 West Rancho Dominguez37,511
- 9001237,336
- 9004937,122
- 9003136,127
- 9002933,303
- 9000833,252
- 9002832,883
- 9006232,715
- 9001730,172
- 90061 West Rancho Dominguez30,051
- 9003529,000
- 9003928,884
- 9004127,920
- 9003827,127
- 9006426,642
- 9001524,704
- 9006821,572
- 9004821,476
- 90069 West Hollywood20,961
- 9001314,357
- 9001410,224
- 900778,386
- 900104,850
- 900673,875
- 90058 Vernon3,585
- 900212,897
- 90071556
- 90052
Cities near Los Angeles
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| View Park-Windsor HillsCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Florence-GrahamCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Huntington ParkCity | 4.6 mi | 3 |
| VernonCity | 4.9 mi | 5 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.7 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Ladera HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| InglewoodCity | 5.8 mi | 9.1 |
| MaywoodCity | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| BellCity | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 7.5 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Culver CityCity | 6.9 mi | 5.1 |
| CudahyCity | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| LennoxCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.1 |
| West HollywoodCity | 7.3 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Angeles, CA in?
- Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Los Angeles, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Los Angeles include 90001, 90002, 90003, 90004, 90005, 90006, 90007, 90008, 90010, 90011, 90012, 90013 and others.
- What is the population of Los Angeles, CA?
- About 3,857,263 people live in Los Angeles, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Angeles?
- Nearby places include View Park-Windsor Hills (4.2 mi), Florence-Graham (4.5 mi), Huntington Park (4.6 mi), Vernon (4.9 mi), Walnut Park (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023