90249 ZIP Code — Gardena, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90249 is located in Gardena, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 2.97 square miles and serves a population of 25,929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/424/562/213/323.
About ZIP code 90249
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $643,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $83,125.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
25,929
population
2.97
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90249 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90249
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90249. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gardena | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90247 Gardena (1.1 mi)
90506 Torrance (1.4 mi)
90250 Hawthorne (1.8 mi)
90504 Torrance (2 mi)
90248 Gardena (2.2 mi)
90260 Lawndale (2.4 mi)
90303 Inglewood (2.5 mi)
90061 Los Angeles (2.9 mi)
90261 Lawndale (3.4 mi)
90304 Inglewood (3.5 mi)
90278 Redondo Beach (3.6 mi)
90047 Los Angeles (3.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 07/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,929 |
| Population density | 8,730 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.97 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8997 |
| Longitude | -118.3177 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 310/424/562/213/323 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 07/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
25,929
Population
8,730
People per sq mi
40.3
Median age
$83,125
Median household income
$34,917
Per capita income
$643,900
Median home value
$1,523
Median monthly rent
60.2%
Home ownership
9.0%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
5,663
Housing units
25.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
678
Under 5
764
756
5–9
853
588
10–14
662
675
15–19
760
742
20–24
837
1,815
25–34
2,047
1,656
35–44
1,867
1,727
45–54
1,946
859
55–59
969
726
60–64
818
1,145
65–74
1,291
671
75–84
757
150
85+
170
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,208 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 20,721 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,184 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
23.2%
Black or African American
19%
White
18.3%
Other race
14.1%
Two or more races
12.2%
Asian
10.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 7,845 | 23.2% |
| Black or African American | 6,405 | 19% |
| White | 6,178 | 18.3% |
| Other race | 4,765 | 14.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,110 | 12.2% |
| Asian | 3,677 | 10.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 737 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 57 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
19.6%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
12.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 12.1% |
| Median income | $83,125 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.2%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$200k–$300k
0.9%
$300k–$500k
9.1%
$500k–$1M
82.5%
$1M+
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $643,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,523 |
| Owner occupied | 60.2% |
| Renter occupied | 39.8% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 57.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.95 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 37.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 23.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.2% |
| Electricity | 31.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 4.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,841 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 786 | 9.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,397 | 16.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,709 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,982 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,916 | 33.4% |
| Average household size | 2.93 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.7% | 39.3% |
| Married | 47.9% | 38.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.4%
HS graduate
20.6%
Some college, no degree
24.3%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 382 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 311 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,226 | 37.2% |
| High school | 1,248 | 20.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,812 | 30.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.8%
Professional & management
11.5%
Retail trade
9.8%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Other services
6.0%
Public administration
5.8%
Construction
5.3%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Information
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.0% |
| Service | 20.4% |
| Sales & office | 25.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.8% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 4.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.0%
Under 18 years
10.6%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
9.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.2% |
| Retirement income | 20.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 4.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 715 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 35.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.3% |
| Public insurance | 40.4% |
| No insurance | 10.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,487 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 5,062 | 20.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,642 | 14.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 159 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 1,162 | 4.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,506 | 67.5% |
| Born in same state | 17,105 | 66.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,912 | 53.7% |
| Foreign born | 401 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,423 | 32.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,914 | 58.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,688 | 10.4% |
| Italian | 447 | 1.7% |
| French | 266 | 1% |
| Polish | 126 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 43 | 0.2% |
| German | 25 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.7% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90249
What city is ZIP code 90249 in?
ZIP code 90249 is primarily assigned to Gardena, California.
What county is ZIP code 90249 in?
ZIP code 90249 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90249?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 90249 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90249?
The median home value in ZIP code 90249 is $643,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 90249?
ZIP code 90249 has an estimated population of 25,929 residents, with a density of 8,724 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90249?
The median household income in ZIP code 90249 is $83,125, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90249 in?
ZIP code 90249 observes the PST timezone.