90042 ZIP Code — Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90042 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 4.52 square miles and serves a population of 59,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 323/626/213.
About ZIP code 90042
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $850,700. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($89,168) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.
59,151
population
4.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90042 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90042
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | Acceptable |
| Los Angeles | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90041 Los Angeles (1.6 mi)
91030 South Pasadena (2 mi)
90065 Los Angeles (2.1 mi)
90032 Los Angeles (2.3 mi)
91105 Pasadena (2.5 mi)
90096 Los Angeles (2.7 mi)
91123 Pasadena (2.8 mi)
90031 Los Angeles (2.8 mi)
91205 Glendale (3.2 mi)
91801 Alhambra (3.6 mi)
91124 Pasadena (3.6 mi)
91110 Pasadena (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 59,151 |
| Population density | 13,087 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 34.1133 |
| Longitude | -118.1915 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 323/626/213 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.8% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
59,151
Population
13,087
People per sq mi
37.7
Median age
$89,168
Median household income
$44,011
Per capita income
$850,700
Median home value
$1,756
Median monthly rent
45.0%
Home ownership
10.7%
Poverty rate
8.8%
Unemployment
10,537
Housing units
39.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,584
Under 5
1,522
1,319
5–9
1,268
1,460
10–14
1,403
1,385
15–19
1,331
1,477
20–24
1,419
6,182
25–34
5,938
5,325
35–44
5,115
3,979
45–54
3,822
1,644
55–59
1,580
1,683
60–64
1,617
2,455
65–74
2,358
1,209
75–84
1,162
466
85+
448
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,131 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 49,020 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 8,098 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 37.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
28.6%
White
25.3%
Other race
19.1%
Two or more races
13%
Asian
10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.3%
Black or African American
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 23,659 | 28.6% |
| White | 20,966 | 25.3% |
| Other race | 15,812 | 19.1% |
| Two or more races | 10,733 | 13% |
| Asian | 8,408 | 10.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,935 | 2.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,283 | 1.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.8% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
15.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 15.4% |
| Median income | $89,168 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
0.6%
$200k–$300k
2.0%
$300k–$500k
8.1%
$500k–$1M
55.9%
$1M+
31.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $850,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,756 |
| Owner occupied | 45.0% |
| Renter occupied | 55.0% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 49.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.89 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 40.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 24.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 41.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.2% |
| Electricity | 29.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.5% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 9.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,899 | 42.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,391 | 11.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,123 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,786 | 27.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,933 | 28.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,773 | 27.2% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.8% | 41.0% |
| Married | 42.0% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 9.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
17.8%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Associate's degree
5.9%
Bachelor's degree
26.2%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 550 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 503 | 4.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,388 | 35.0% |
| High school | 2,208 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 4,895 | 39.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.5%
Professional & management
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Retail trade
10.7%
Construction
7.4%
Manufacturing
6.8%
Information
6.5%
Other services
6.1%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.3% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.3% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 11.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.5% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 19.8% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.5 |
Poverty
All people
10.7%
Under 18 years
14.2%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| High blood pressure | 23.8% |
| High cholesterol | 26.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.6% |
| Arthritis | 14.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.2% |
| Cancer | 4.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 19.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.6% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,107 | 2.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.4% |
| Public insurance | 35.2% |
| No insurance | 8.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 56,045 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 12,839 | 22.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 10,036 | 17.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 338 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 2,430 | 4.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 37,952 | 64.2% |
| Born in same state | 37,048 | 62.6% |
| Born in different state | 27,605 | 46.7% |
| Foreign born | 904 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21,199 | 35.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 11,718 | 55.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,937 | 5% |
| French | 2,842 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 1,607 | 2.7% |
| English | 242 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 205 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 180 | 0.3% |
| German | 117 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 114 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 74 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.8% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90042
What part of Los Angeles is ZIP code 90042?
ZIP code 90042 covers a portion of Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County.
What county is ZIP code 90042 in?
ZIP code 90042 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90042?
Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 90042 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 90042 mostly rentals?
55% of occupied units in ZIP code 90042 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90042?
The median home value in ZIP code 90042 is $850,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 90042?
ZIP code 90042 has an estimated population of 59,151 residents, with a density of 13,089 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 90042 in?
ZIP code 90042 observes the PST timezone.