90717 ZIP Code — Lomita, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90717 is located in Lomita, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 2.00 square miles and serves a population of 21,788 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/424.

About ZIP code 90717

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 $732,200. Renters make up the majority at 55%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($88,111) 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

21,788
population
2.00
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90717 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Lomita Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
90710 Harbor City (1.3 mi) 90505 Torrance (2.1 mi) 90501 Torrance (2.7 mi) 90732 San Pedro (3.1 mi) 90275 Rancho Palos Verdes (3.3 mi) 90274 Palos Verdes Peninsula (3.3 mi) 90502 Torrance (3.3 mi) 90744 Wilmington (3.5 mi) 90503 Torrance (3.9 mi) 90731 San Pedro (4.1 mi) 90745 Carson (4.2 mi) 90277 Redondo Beach (4.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 21,788
Population density 10,894 / sq mi
State FIPS 06
County FIPS 037
Geography
Land area 2.00 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 33.7913
Longitude -118.3186
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 310/424
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.9% 36.2% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 27.2% 28.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 28.8% 24.5% 26.4%
Over $200k 9.1% 11.0% 13.3%

Demographics & statistics

21,788
Population
10,894
People per sq mi
40.6
Median age
$88,111
Median household income
$46,343
Per capita income
$732,200
Median home value
$1,740
Median monthly rent
44.7%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
4,108
Housing units
38.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
691
Under 5
720
537
5–9
559
468
10–14
488
677
15–19
704
596
20–24
620
1,584
25–34
1,648
1,318
35–44
1,372
1,253
45–54
1,304
872
55–59
908
700
60–64
729
1,349
65–74
1,403
445
75–84
463
186
85+
194
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 184,36120.0%
18 and over17,42780.0%
65 and over4,04018.5%
Median age40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 15.6%
Other race 11.3%
Two or more races 9.7%
Black or African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
GroupCount%
White10,87541.3%
Hispanic or Latino4,55017.3%
Asian4,09715.6%
Other race2,98711.3%
Two or more races2,5599.7%
Black or African American1,0764.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1230.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native710.3%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 34.9% 36.2% 32.6%
$50k – $100k 27.2% 28.2% 27.7%
$100k – $200k 28.8% 24.5% 26.4%
Over $200k 9.1% 11.0% 13.3%
Under $10k 5.1%
$10k–$15k 3.3%
$15k–$25k 6.6%
$25k–$35k 8.7%
$35k–$50k 6.8%
$50k–$75k 13.1%
$75k–$100k 12.0%
$100k–$150k 15.7%
$150k–$200k 12.6%
$200k+ 16.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.1%
$10k–$15k3.3%
$15k–$25k6.6%
$25k–$35k8.7%
$35k–$50k6.8%
$50k–$75k13.1%
$75k–$100k12.0%
$100k–$150k15.7%
$150k–$200k12.6%
$200k+16.2%
Median income$88,111

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.5%
$50k–$100k 3.5%
$100k–$150k 3.9%
$150k–$200k 0.5%
$200k–$300k 1.0%
$300k–$500k 4.7%
$500k–$1M 72.2%
$1M+ 9.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$732,200
Median rent / month$1,740
Owner occupied44.7%
Renter occupied55.3%
Vacant4.4%
Single-family detached53.4%
Large apartment buildings17.5%
Mobile homes4.1%
Median rooms4.4
Avg household size (owned)2.64

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20094.1%
1990–19994.9%
1980–19899.8%
1970–197915.3%
1960–196920.6%
1950–195924.5%
1940–19497.9%
1939 or earlier10.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)5.7%
1 bedroom15.5%
2 bedrooms34.5%
3 bedrooms35.2%
4 bedrooms8.0%
5+ bedrooms1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.7%
1 vehicle36.0%
2 vehicles36.5%
3 or more21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas72.3%
Electricity20.2%
Propane / LP gas0.7%
Fuel oil0.1%
Wood0.1%
No fuel used6.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family3,88546.7%
Cohabiting couple4835.8%
Male householder, no spouse1,52318.3%
Female householder, no spouse2,43629.3%
Households with children under 182,29227.5%
Households with seniors (65+)2,85334.3%
Average household size2.58

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.3%35.0%
Married51.2%44.2%
Separated1.2%0.8%
Widowed2.4%6.5%
Divorced10.0%13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%
Some HS, no diploma 6.6%
HS graduate 21.0%
Some college, no degree 19.4%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 26.2%
Graduate / professional 12.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.8%
Bachelor's or higher38.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool3666.9%
Kindergarten3165.9%
Elementary school1,57429.5%
High school1,15321.6%
College / grad school1,93336.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%
Professional & management 11.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.1%
Retail trade 9.8%
Transportation & utilities 9.4%
Manufacturing 9.1%
Other services 6.1%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Construction 5.3%
Public administration 3.2%
Wholesale trade 2.4%
Information 2.3%
Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.6%
Service17.6%
Sales & office18.0%
Natural resources & construction6.3%
Production & transportation13.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector73.7%
Government16.3%
Self-employed9.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone73.0%
Carpool8.0%
Public transit2.2%
Walk3.9%
Work from home11.1%
Other means1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)27.8

Poverty

All people 12.7%
Under 18 years 17.1%
18 and over 11.6%
Married-couple families 5.4%
Female-led households 17.7%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security25.6%
Retirement income18.8%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP7.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity26.4%
High blood pressure25.9%
High cholesterol28.7%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart disease4.9%
Stroke2.4%
Asthma8.8%
Arthritis17.7%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease5.1%
Cancer5.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking10.0%
Binge drinking17.8%
No physical activity18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep31.9%
Depression16.5%
Fair or poor health12.7%
Poor mental health14.4%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.0%
Visited dentist65.5%
Cholesterol screening92.1%
Teeth loss8.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans6703.8%
Disability%
Any disability10.0%
Under 182.1%
18–64 years7.5%
65 and over27.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.3%
Public insurance36.8%
No insurance7.1%
Uninsured under 194.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only20,37793.5%
Spanish2,87514.1%
Other Indo-European1,5537.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander2391.2%
Other languages9264.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)15,52771.3%
Born in same state15,19569.7%
Born in different state12,26956.3%
Foreign born3321.5%
Naturalized citizen6,26128.7%
Not a US citizen3,65558.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian1,4206.5%
French1,2185.6%
Arab3581.6%
English2891.3%
Polish2010.9%
AncestryCount%
German940.4%
Irish480.2%
Dutch460.2%
Norwegian160.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.2%
Internet access92.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90717

What city is ZIP code 90717 in?

ZIP code 90717 is primarily assigned to Lomita, California.

What county is ZIP code 90717 in?

ZIP code 90717 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

Is ZIP code 90717 mostly rentals?

55% of occupied units in ZIP code 90717 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90717?

The median home value in ZIP code 90717 is $732,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 90717?

ZIP code 90717 has an estimated population of 21,788 residents, with a density of 10,878 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 90717?

The median household income in ZIP code 90717 is $88,111, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 90717 in?

ZIP code 90717 observes the PST timezone.

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