90003 ZIP Code — Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90003 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 3.63 square miles and serves a population of 75,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 323/213.

About ZIP code 90003

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 $494,600. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $51,275. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 43% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 90003 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

75,024

population

3.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

90003 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 90003

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Los Angeles	Acceptable
Los Angeles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

90044 Los Angeles (1.3 mi) 90001 Los Angeles (1.6 mi) 90002 Los Angeles (1.9 mi) 90047 Los Angeles (2.2 mi) 90037 Los Angeles (2.8 mi) 90061 Los Angeles (3 mi) 90011 Los Angeles (3.3 mi) 90305 Inglewood (3.3 mi) 90059 Los Angeles (3.4 mi) 90062 Los Angeles (3.4 mi) 90255 Huntington Park (3.6 mi) 90303 Inglewood (3.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	75,024
Population density	20,668 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	3.63 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.9640
Longitude	-118.2737
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	323/213

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

75,024

Population

20,668

People per sq mi

29.5

Median age

$51,275

Median household income

$17,057

Per capita income

$494,600

Median home value

$1,407

Median monthly rent

27.0%

Home ownership

27.1%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

5,612

Housing units

6.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

2,866

Under 5

2,823

3,266

5–9

3,218

3,630

10–14

3,576

3,213

15–19

3,165

2,898

20–24

2,855

6,198

25–34

6,106

4,934

35–44

4,862

4,323

45–54

4,260

2,007

55–59

1,978

1,672

60–64

1,648

1,684

65–74

1,659

686

75–84

675

414

85+

408

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	23,588	31.4%
18 and over	51,436	68.6%
65 and over	5,526	7.4%
Median age	29.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.2%

Other race 28.9%

Two or more races 10.6%

White 10.4%

Black or African American 10%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	48,458	39.2%
Other race	35,695	28.9%
Two or more races	13,140	10.6%
White	12,889	10.4%
Black or African American	12,352	10%
American Indian / Alaska Native	598	0.5%
Asian	350	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.1%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$51,275

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 0.6%

$200k–$300k 4.5%

$300k–$500k 41.0%

$500k–$1M 47.5%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$494,600
Median rent / month	$1,407
Owner occupied	27.0%
Renter occupied	73.0%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	46.3%
Large apartment buildings	5.0%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	4.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.3%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	4.9%
1980–1989	8.0%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	19.4%
2 bedrooms	40.0%
3 bedrooms	25.4%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	31.9%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.7%
Electricity	20.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
No fuel used	13.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,633	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	2,071	11.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3,076	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	6,156	34.3%
Households with children under 18	9,876	55.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,952	22.0%
Average household size	4.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.4%	51.7%
Married	35.4%	32.1%
Separated	3.5%	4.9%
Widowed	2.5%	5.6%
Divorced	4.1%	5.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 29.3%

Some HS, no diploma 18.6%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	52.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	839	3.7%
Kindergarten	1,580	7.0%
Elementary school	10,276	45.8%
High school	6,049	27.0%
College / grad school	3,696	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Retail trade 12.7%

Professional & management 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Construction 11.1%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Other services 8.0%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.7%
Service	26.1%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.8%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	11.6%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 27.1%

Under 18 years 36.6%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 40.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.2%
Retirement income	9.1%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	10.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	28.7%
High cholesterol	25.2%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	5.2%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	16.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	3.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	20.4%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	31.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.5%
Visited dentist	40.6%
Cholesterol screening	85.0%
Teeth loss	26.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	595	1.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	50.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	24.4%
Public insurance	62.7%
No insurance	16.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	69,335	92.4%
Spanish	29,475	42.5%
Other Indo-European	29,206	42.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	116	0.2%
Other languages	82	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	45,148	60.2%
Born in same state	44,410	59.2%
Born in different state	40,236	53.6%
Foreign born	738	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	29,876	39.8%
Not a US citizen	7,645	25.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,703	2.3%
Italian	54	0.1%
French	8	0%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	23.9%
Internet access	95.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90003

What part of Los Angeles is ZIP code 90003?

ZIP code 90003 covers a portion of Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County.

What county is ZIP code 90003 in?

ZIP code 90003 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90003?

Approximately 43% of households in ZIP code 90003 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Is ZIP code 90003 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 90003 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 90003 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 90003 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90003?

27% of residents in ZIP code 90003 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 90003 in?

ZIP code 90003 observes the PST timezone.