90017 ZIP Code — Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90017 is located in Los Angeles, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 0.71 square miles and serves a population of 28,754 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 213/323/626/310/562/818/424.

About ZIP code 90017

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $708,900. Renters make up the majority at 95%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,626. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 34% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 90017 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,754

population

0.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

90017 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 90017

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90017. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Los Angeles	Acceptable
Los Angeles	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

90071 Los Angeles (0.5 mi) 90015 Los Angeles (0.9 mi) 90057 Los Angeles (0.9 mi) 90014 Los Angeles (1 mi) 90099 Los Angeles (1 mi) 90189 Los Angeles (1.1 mi) 90074 Los Angeles (1.3 mi) 90088 Los Angeles (1.3 mi) 90079 Los Angeles (1.4 mi) 90013 Los Angeles (1.4 mi) 90006 Los Angeles (1.6 mi) 90026 Los Angeles (1.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	28,754
Population density	40,499 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	0.71 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	34.0529
Longitude	-118.2649
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	213/323/626/310/562/818/424

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

28,754

Population

40,499

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$46,626

Median household income

$33,818

Per capita income

$708,900

Median home value

$1,493

Median monthly rent

5.4%

Home ownership

35.7%

Poverty rate

6.2%

Unemployment

2,511

Housing units

34.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

910

Under 5

787

755

5–9

654

853

10–14

739

894

15–19

774

1,105

20–24

956

4,096

25–34

3,546

2,445

35–44

2,117

1,767

45–54

1,530

604

55–59

523

528

60–64

457

851

65–74

736

464

75–84

402

140

85+

121

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,743	20.0%
18 and over	23,011	80.0%
65 and over	2,714	9.4%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 28.8%

Other race 25.9%

White 18.6%

Asian 12.5%

Black or African American 9.2%

Two or more races 4.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	11,647	28.8%
Other race	10,476	25.9%
White	7,518	18.6%
Asian	5,062	12.5%
Black or African American	3,699	9.2%
Two or more races	1,761	4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	238	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	4.1%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 12.8%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.8%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$46,626

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 68.1%

$1M+ 26.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$708,900
Median rent / month	$1,493
Owner occupied	5.4%
Renter occupied	94.6%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	2.1%
Large apartment buildings	86.9%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	1.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	20.7%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	8.6%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	48.9%
1 bedroom	27.2%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	4.2%
4 bedrooms	1.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	33.0%
1 vehicle	49.6%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	1.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.7%
Electricity	52.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.2%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	15.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,589	19.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,493	11.0%
Male householder, no spouse	5,108	37.7%
Female householder, no spouse	4,374	32.2%
Households with children under 18	2,966	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,158	15.9%
Average household size	2.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.9%	56.8%
Married	25.0%	24.9%
Separated	1.6%	4.0%
Widowed	0.9%	7.2%
Divorced	9.6%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.8%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 16.0%

Some college, no degree 12.3%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 13.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.9%
Bachelor's or higher	34.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	305	4.7%
Kindergarten	305	4.7%
Elementary school	2,260	34.5%
High school	1,351	20.6%
College / grad school	2,324	35.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Professional & management 16.0%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Retail trade 8.4%

Construction 6.6%

Other services 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Information 3.8%

Public administration 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.8%
Service	20.5%
Sales & office	18.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	14.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	39.6%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	23.4%
Walk	13.1%
Work from home	14.5%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.3

Poverty

All people 35.7%

Under 18 years 55.5%

18 and over 30.8%

Married-couple families 21.3%

Female-led households 48.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.6%
Retirement income	3.8%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	6.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.8%
High blood pressure	25.4%
High cholesterol	24.3%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	14.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.0%
Cancer	3.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	27.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	59.4%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	83.6%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	494	2.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	42.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.0%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,057	94.1%
Spanish	9,110	33.7%
Other Indo-European	6,979	25.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	1,946	7.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,945	55.5%
Born in same state	15,491	53.9%
Born in different state	11,348	39.5%
Foreign born	454	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	12,809	44.5%
Not a US citizen	4,172	32.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,961	6.8%
Italian	532	1.9%
French	466	1.6%
Norwegian	47	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	47	0.2%
Polish	23	0.1%
English	18	0.1%
German	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.2%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90017

What city is ZIP code 90017 in?

ZIP code 90017 is primarily assigned to Los Angeles, California.

What county is ZIP code 90017 in?

ZIP code 90017 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

Is ZIP code 90017 mostly rentals?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 90017 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90017?

36% of residents in ZIP code 90017 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90017?

Approximately 34% of households in ZIP code 90017 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90017?

The median home value in ZIP code 90017 is $708,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 90017 in?

ZIP code 90017 observes the PST timezone.