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ZIP Code 90249
Gardena, CA, Los Angeles County
Population
26,290
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
8,847
City
Gardena
ZIP 90249 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 90249 at a glance
- ZIP 90249 (Gardena) is about 35 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $89,712, 9% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $768,000 (5% above California) and median rent is $1,775 a month.
Local data for ZIP 90249
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 90249, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,712
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$768,000
Prices +3.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,775/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
30.0 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
761
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
9,690
$528M annual payroll
PPP loans
$147M
1,720 loans
Campaign donations
$45.46K
51% D, 30% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 90249, 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
77° / 49°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 90249, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 90249
ZIP codes near 90249
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 90247Gardena | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| 90506Alondra Park | 1.3 mi | 0.2 |
| 90260Lawndale | 1.9 mi | 2.5 |
| 90250Hawthorne | 2.1 mi | 6.8 |
| 90504Torrance | 2.4 mi | 4.4 |
| 90303Inglewood | 2.5 mi | 1.9 |
| 90248Carson | 2.8 mi | 4.8 |
| 90061West Rancho Dominguez | 2.9 mi | 2.7 |
| 90278Redondo Beach | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| 90304Lennox | 3.4 mi | 1.6 |
| 90047Los Angeles | 3.7 mi | 4.7 |
| 90044Westmont | 4 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 90249?
- ZIP code 90249 is in Gardena, CA (Los Angeles County).
- What county is ZIP code 90249 in?
- ZIP code 90249 is mostly in Los Angeles County, California.
- How many people live in ZIP code 90249?
- About 26,290 people live in the 90249 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.