90405 ZIP Code — Santa Monica, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90405 is located in Santa Monica, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 2.78 square miles and serves a population of 26,981 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/424.

About ZIP code 90405

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,683,300. Renters make up the majority at 69%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($101,713) 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 professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 90405 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

26,981

population

2.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

90405 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 90405

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90405. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Monica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

90404 Santa Monica (1.1 mi) 90291 Venice (1.2 mi) 90401 Santa Monica (1.5 mi) 90403 Santa Monica (1.8 mi) 90066 Los Angeles (2.2 mi) 90402 Santa Monica (2.5 mi) 90292 Marina Del Rey (2.7 mi) 90025 Los Angeles (2.7 mi) 90064 Los Angeles (2.9 mi) 90084 Los Angeles (3.7 mi) 90094 Playa Vista (3.8 mi) 90230 Culver City (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	26,981
Population density	9,705 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	2.78 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	34.0113
Longitude	-118.4685
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	30.3%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	20.2%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

26,981

Population

9,705

People per sq mi

41.3

Median age

$101,713

Median household income

$82,231

Per capita income

$1,683,300

Median home value

$2,148

Median monthly rent

31.2%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

6,149

Housing units

67.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

710

Under 5

751

458

5–9

484

460

10–14

487

505

15–19

533

512

20–24

541

2,481

25–34

2,623

2,003

35–44

2,117

1,610

45–54

1,702

992

55–59

1,048

972

60–64

1,027

1,247

65–74

1,318

818

75–84

865

349

85+

368

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,012	14.9%
18 and over	22,969	85.1%
65 and over	4,965	18.4%
Median age	41.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.3%

Two or more races 11.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

Asian 6.5%

Black or African American 4.6%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	19,424	66.3%
Two or more races	3,274	11.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,315	7.9%
Asian	1,916	6.5%
Black or African American	1,352	4.6%
Other race	783	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	198	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	34	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	20.2%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 5.6%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 9.1%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k+ 24.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	5.6%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	9.1%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	10.4%
$200k+	24.7%
Median income	$101,713

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

$300k–$500k 2.6%

$500k–$1M 8.6%

$1M+ 84.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,683,300
Median rent / month	$2,148
Owner occupied	31.2%
Renter occupied	68.8%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	24.5%
Large apartment buildings	26.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	4.6%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	16.4%
1960–1969	21.3%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	13.8%
1939 or earlier	13.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.3%
1 bedroom	37.4%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	16.3%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	49.7%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	8.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.2%
Electricity	31.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,799	27.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,329	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	3,822	27.3%
Female householder, no spouse	5,050	36.1%
Households with children under 18	2,224	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,890	27.8%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.6%	46.3%
Married	37.5%	34.4%
Separated	0.6%	2.1%
Widowed	1.0%	5.6%
Divorced	11.4%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 7.7%

Some college, no degree 12.7%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 39.3%

Graduate / professional 28.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	67.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	620	12.7%
Kindergarten	159	3.3%
Elementary school	1,404	28.8%
High school	919	18.9%
College / grad school	1,772	36.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.4%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.3%

Information 12.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Retail trade 5.5%

Other services 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Manufacturing 4.0%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.8%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	3.7%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	11.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.8%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	7.1%
Work from home	24.3%
Other means	5.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 4.7%

18 and over 11.5%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 8.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.0%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	4.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.3%
High blood pressure	23.6%
High cholesterol	27.6%
Diabetes	6.7%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	16.6%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.5%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	12.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.0%
Depression	17.0%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	13.2%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	6.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	64.0%
Visited dentist	73.2%
Cholesterol screening	93.4%
Teeth loss	5.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	606	2.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	26.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	25,520	94.6%
Spanish	1,681	6.6%
Other Indo-European	591	2.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	448	1.8%
Other languages	479	1.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,392	79.3%
Born in same state	20,419	75.7%
Born in different state	11,130	41.3%
Foreign born	973	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	5,589	20.7%
Not a US citizen	3,913	70.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,274	12.1%
Italian	2,984	11.1%
Arab	816	3%
English	455	1.7%
Polish	445	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	222	0.8%
Norwegian	114	0.4%
Dutch	110	0.4%
German	88	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.9%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90405

What city is ZIP code 90405 in?

ZIP code 90405 is primarily assigned to Santa Monica, California.

What county is ZIP code 90405 in?

ZIP code 90405 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 90405?

68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 90405 mostly rentals?

69% of occupied units in ZIP code 90405 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90405?

The median home value in ZIP code 90405 is $1,683,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 90405?

ZIP code 90405 has an estimated population of 26,981 residents, with a density of 9,698 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 90405 in?

ZIP code 90405 observes the PST timezone.