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Santa Monica, CA
90401
90401 ZIP Code — Santa Monica, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90401 is located in
Santa Monica ,
California ,
within Los Angeles County .
It covers approximately 0.76 square miles and serves a population of
7,480 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 310/424 .
About ZIP code 90401
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $1,743,800. Renters make up the majority at 94%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($89,892) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 90401 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
7,480
Population density
9,842 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
0.76 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
34.0153
Longitude
-118.4936
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
310/424
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
36.2%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
17.0%
28.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
27.9%
24.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
18.9%
11.0%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$89,892
Median household income
$1,743,800
Median home value
$2,377
Median monthly rent
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 315 4.2% 18 and over 7,165 95.8% 65 and over 1,287 17.2% Median age 39.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.8%
Group Count % White 5,517 68.9% Two or more races 764 9.5% Black or African American 622 7.8% Hispanic or Latino 533 6.7% Asian 464 5.8% Other race 111 1.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.1%
36.2%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
17.0%
28.2%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
27.9%
24.5%
26.4%
Over $200k
18.9%
11.0%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.2% $10k–$15k 8.0% $15k–$25k 8.4% $25k–$35k 4.0% $35k–$50k 6.4% $50k–$75k 7.1% $75k–$100k 6.3% $100k–$150k 19.1% $150k–$200k 8.9% $200k+ 20.7% Median income $89,892
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $1,743,800 Median rent / month $2,377 Owner occupied 6.2% Renter occupied 93.8% Vacant 15.1% Single-family detached 2.9% Large apartment buildings 65.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 2.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.06
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 23.3% 2000–2009 14.9% 1990–1999 6.5% 1980–1989 8.5% 1970–1979 11.0% 1960–1969 16.2% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 0.8% 1939 or earlier 7.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 15.2% 1 bedroom 54.4% 2 bedrooms 23.4% 3 bedrooms 7.1% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 29.1% 1 vehicle 47.8% 2 vehicles 20.3% 3 or more 2.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 39.7% Electricity 53.1% Propane / LP gas 2.4% No fuel used 4.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 863 18.0% Cohabiting couple 245 5.1% Male householder, no spouse 1,752 36.6% Female householder, no spouse 1,929 40.3% Households with children under 18 248 5.2% Households with seniors (65+) 1,134 23.7% Average household size 1.52
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 59.5% 51.9% Married 26.0% 25.5% Separated 0.8% 0.5% Widowed 1.3% 8.4% Divorced 12.4% 13.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
24.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 96.3% Bachelor's or higher 70.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 18 2.1% Elementary school 211 24.2% High school 82 9.4% College / grad school 562 64.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
30.2%
Education & healthcare
16.3%
Finance & real estate
14.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
1.3%
Public administration
1.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 68.9% Service 7.5% Sales & office 21.8% Natural resources & construction 1.3% Production & transportation 0.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.9% Government 6.6% Self-employed 9.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 47.9% Carpool 3.0% Public transit 2.8% Walk 11.5% Work from home 28.1% Other means 6.5% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
16.7%
Female-led households
29.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 20.0% Retirement income 8.2% Supplemental Security 8.9% Cash public assistance 7.0% Food stamps / SNAP 7.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 25.0% High blood pressure 23.3% High cholesterol 25.5% Diabetes 6.7% Heart disease 4.4% Stroke 2.1% Asthma 8.8% Arthritis 15.7% Kidney disease 2.3% Pulmonary disease 4.3% Cancer 5.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 8.5% Binge drinking 20.2% No physical activity 13.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.2% Depression 17.3% Fair or poor health 9.5% Poor mental health 14.1% Poor physical health 7.4% No health insurance 7.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 62.5% Visited dentist 68.9% Cholesterol screening 91.6% Teeth loss 6.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 224 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 13.0% Under 18 7.0% 18–64 years 7.3% 65 and over 40.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 71.7% Public insurance 30.4% No insurance 4.2% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 7,423 99.2% Spanish 597 8.0% Other Indo-European 66 0.9% Asian & Pacific Islander 317 4.3% Other languages 117 1.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,461 73.0% Born in same state 5,429 72.6% Born in different state 2,415 32.3% Foreign born 32 0.4% Naturalized citizen 2,019 27.0% Not a US citizen 1,218 60.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 853 11.4% French 558 7.5% Irish 99 1.3% Arab 58 0.8% English 53 0.7%
Ancestry Count % Polish 51 0.7% Norwegian 34 0.5% German 26 0.3% Dutch 26 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 64.0% Internet access 90.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90401
What city is ZIP code 90401 in?
ZIP code 90401 is primarily assigned to Santa Monica, California.
What county is ZIP code 90401 in?
ZIP code 90401 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is ZIP code 90401 mostly rentals?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 90401 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 90401?
71% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90401?
19% of residents in ZIP code 90401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90401?
The median home value in ZIP code 90401 is $1,743,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 90401 in?
ZIP code 90401 observes the PST timezone.
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