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Manhattan Beach, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90266.
Population
34,210
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
8,696
ZIP codes
1
Manhattan Beach and its ZIP codes
Manhattan Beach at a glance
- Manhattan Beach is about 34 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 243rd most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $204,306 a year, about 2.1 times the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at more than $2,000,000 and median rent is $3,449 a month.
Local data for Manhattan Beach, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manhattan Beach, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$204,306
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$2,000,000+
Median rent
$3,449/mo
Homeownership
64.8%
Bachelor's or higher
78.9%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,164), Irish Americans (5,084), Italian Americans (3,087).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Manhattan Beach.
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
PPP loans
$161M
2,389 loans, 17,975 jobs reported
How people get to work
Manhattan Beach, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.4%
- Carpooled3.3%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home39.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manhattan Beach, 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
75° / 49°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manhattan Beach, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.4%
U.S. 33.3% -12.9 pts
Diabetes
7.8%
U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts
Smoking
6.0%
U.S. 12.8% -6.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
2.7%
U.S. 11.1% -8.4 pts
Crime in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 121
- per 100,000 people · 28% of the CA rate
- Property crime
- 2,216
- per 100,000 people · 122% of the CA rate
Crime trends and details for Manhattan Beach Police Department
ZIP codes in Manhattan Beach
1 in or overlapping Manhattan Beach. Population shown
Cities near Manhattan Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hermosa BeachCity | 1.7 mi | 1.4 |
| El SegundoCity | 1.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Redondo BeachCity | 2.5 mi | 6.2 |
| LawndaleCity | 2.5 mi | 2 |
| Del AireCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| HawthorneCity | 3.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| LennoxCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| TorranceCity | 4.9 mi | 20.5 |
| GardenaCity | 5 mi | 5.8 |
| InglewoodCity | 5.3 mi | 9.1 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.3 |
| Marina del ReyCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4 |
| Palos Verdes EstatesCity | 7.3 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manhattan Beach, CA in?
- Manhattan Beach is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Manhattan Beach, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manhattan Beach include 90266.
- What is the population of Manhattan Beach, CA?
- About 34,210 people live in Manhattan Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manhattan Beach?
- Nearby places include Hermosa Beach (1.7 mi), El Segundo (1.9 mi), Redondo Beach (2.5 mi), Lawndale (2.5 mi), Del Aire (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023