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Malibu, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90265.
Population
10,421
Land area
19.8sq mi
People per sq mi
525
ZIP codes
1
Malibu and its ZIP codes
Malibu at a glance
- Malibu is about 2.1 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $194,421 a year, 96% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Malibu, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Malibu, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$194,421
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
68.6%
Median age
53.9
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,172), Irish Americans (808), Italian Americans (727).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Malibu.
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
$72.1B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
How people get to work
Malibu, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.0%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home40.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Malibu, 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
95° / 43°F
16.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malibu, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.8%
U.S. 33.3% -10.5 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.2%
U.S. 11.1% -7.9 pts
ZIP codes in Malibu
1 in or overlapping Malibu. Population shown
Cities near Malibu
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine UniversityCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Westlake VillageCity | 7.8 mi | 5.2 |
| Agoura HillsCity | 8 mi | 7.8 |
| CalabasasCity | 9.1 mi | 13.7 |
| Lake SherwoodCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.1 |
| TopangaCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 19.1 |
| Oak ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Hidden HillsCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Thousand OaksCity | 11 mi | 55.3 |
| Bell CanyonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| Casa ConejoCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Simi ValleyCity | 16 mi | 41.5 |
| Santa MonicaCity | 16 mi | 8.4 |
| Santa Rosa ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.2 |
| Santa SusanaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| MoorparkCity | 18 mi | 12.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malibu, CA in?
- Malibu is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Malibu, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Malibu include 90265.
- What is the population of Malibu, CA?
- About 10,421 people live in Malibu, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malibu?
- Nearby places include Pepperdine University (3.3 mi), Westlake Village (7.8 mi), Agoura Hills (8 mi), Calabasas (9.1 mi), Lake Sherwood (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023