90272 ZIP Code — Pacific Palisades, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90272 is located in Pacific Palisades, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 23.81 square miles and serves a population of 21,298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 424.

About ZIP code 90272

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $2,000,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($225,256) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 33% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 90272 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

21,298

population

23.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

90272 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 90272

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90272. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pacific Palisades	Acceptable
Pacific Palisades	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

90049 Los Angeles (3.4 mi) 90290 Topanga (3.6 mi) 90402 Santa Monica (4 mi) 90403 Santa Monica (4.6 mi) 91356 Tarzana (5.3 mi) 90401 Santa Monica (5.3 mi) 90404 Santa Monica (5.6 mi) 90077 Los Angeles (5.7 mi) 90084 Los Angeles (5.8 mi) 91436 Encino (5.9 mi) 90095 Los Angeles (6 mi) 91364 Woodland Hills (6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,298
Population density	894 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	23.81 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	34.0783
Longitude	-118.5475
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	424

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.8%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	49.9%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

21,298

Population

894

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$225,256

Median household income

$147,351

Per capita income

$2,000,000

Median home value

$3,109

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

4.4%

Poverty rate

3.7%

Unemployment

7,300

Housing units

77.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

654

Under 5

722

731

5–9

807

823

10–14

909

590

15–19

651

240

20–24

266

545

25–34

602

1,286

35–44

1,422

1,456

45–54

1,608

667

55–59

737

706

60–64

780

1,321

65–74

1,460

739

75–84

817

361

85+

398

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,562	26.1%
18 and over	15,736	73.9%
65 and over	5,096	23.9%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.5%

Two or more races 8.2%

Asian 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Black or African American 0.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	17,587	80.5%
Two or more races	1,798	8.2%
Asian	1,596	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	543	2.5%
Black or African American	172	0.8%
Other race	143	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.8%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	13.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.8%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	49.9%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 1.1%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 7.1%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 52.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	1.1%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	7.1%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	52.8%
Median income	$225,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$100k–$150k 0.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

$300k–$500k 1.5%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 88.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$2,000,000
Median rent / month	$3,109
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	10.7%
Single-family detached	70.4%
Large apartment buildings	7.1%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	4.7%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	21.5%
1940–1949	11.5%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	17.9%
3 bedrooms	27.0%
4 bedrooms	25.5%
5+ bedrooms	18.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	50.2%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.2%
Electricity	24.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,168	63.5%
Cohabiting couple	343	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	862	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,762	21.7%
Households with children under 18	2,663	32.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,431	42.2%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.4%	19.1%
Married	68.5%	61.3%
Separated	0.6%	0.5%
Widowed	0.7%	7.2%
Divorced	5.8%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 5.3%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 4.3%

Bachelor's degree 38.1%

Graduate / professional 39.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.0%
Bachelor's or higher	77.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	496	8.9%
Kindergarten	561	10.1%
Elementary school	2,492	44.9%
High school	1,185	21.3%
College / grad school	818	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 29.8%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Finance & real estate 16.8%

Information 8.9%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Manufacturing 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Construction 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	78.1%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.2%
Production & transportation	2.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.8%
Government	5.5%
Self-employed	14.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.0%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	32.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 4.4%

Under 18 years 0.9%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 6.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	22.5%
Supplemental Security	0.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.7%
High blood pressure	28.1%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	7.4%
Heart disease	5.5%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	21.1%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	5.6%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	10.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.2%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	8.0%
Poor mental health	11.1%
Poor physical health	7.1%
No health insurance	4.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.2%
Visited dentist	79.0%
Cholesterol screening	96.2%
Teeth loss	4.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	458	2.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	4.0%
65 and over	16.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.2%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,922	93.5%
Spanish	408	2.0%
Other Indo-European	75	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	70	0.4%
Other languages	263	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,136	85.2%
Born in same state	17,729	83.2%
Born in different state	10,175	47.8%
Foreign born	407	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	3,162	14.8%
Not a US citizen	2,399	75.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,831	13.3%
Italian	1,920	9%
Arab	969	4.5%
Norwegian	257	1.2%
Polish	220	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	182	0.9%
Irish	176	0.8%
Dutch	148	0.7%
German	41	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90272

What city is ZIP code 90272 in?

ZIP code 90272 is primarily assigned to Pacific Palisades, California.

What county is ZIP code 90272 in?

ZIP code 90272 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 90272?

78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 90272?

The median household income in ZIP code 90272 is $225,256, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90272?

The median home value in ZIP code 90272 is $2,000,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 90272?

ZIP code 90272 has an estimated population of 21,298 residents, with a density of 894 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 90272 in?

ZIP code 90272 observes the PST timezone.