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Topanga, CA
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90290.
Population
8,885
Land area
19.1sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
1
Topanga and its ZIP codes
Topanga at a glance
- Topanga is 84% denser than California as a whole.
- The median household income is $157,045, 58% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,777,800 (about 2.4 times the California figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Topanga, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Topanga, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$157,045
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$1,777,800
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
64.0%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,300), Irish Americans (598), Vietnamese Americans (462).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Topanga.
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
$16.4M
469 loans, 2,218 jobs reported
How people get to work
Topanga, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home40.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Topanga, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Topanga, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.2%
U.S. 33.3% -10.1 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.3%
U.S. 11.1% -7.8 pts
ZIP codes in Topanga
1 in or overlapping Topanga. Population shown
Cities near Topanga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalabasasCity | 4 mi | 13.7 |
| Hidden HillsCity | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Pepperdine UniversityCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Santa MonicaCity | 8.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Bell CanyonCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.6 |
| Agoura HillsCity | 9.5 mi | 7.8 |
| MalibuCity | 9.7 mi | 19.8 |
| Oak ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Santa SusanaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Beverly HillsCity | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| Westlake VillageCity | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| Marina del ReyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| West HollywoodCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Culver CityCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Simi ValleyCity | 14 mi | 41.5 |
| Thousand OaksCity | 15 mi | 55.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Topanga, CA in?
- Topanga is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Topanga, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Topanga include 90290.
- What is the population of Topanga, CA?
- About 8,885 people live in Topanga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Topanga?
- Nearby places include Calabasas (4 mi), Hidden Hills (5.5 mi), Pepperdine University (6.6 mi), Santa Monica (8.9 mi), Bell Canyon (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023