Census ACS · California
ZIP Code 90003
ZIP code 90003 is located in California with a population of 71,708. The median household income is $54,781 and the median home value is $547,600.
71,708
Population
$54,781
Median Income
$547,600
Median Home Value
30.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12.9% |
| Black | 16.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.9% |
Male: 50.3% · Female: 49.7%
Economy & Income
$54,781
Median Household Income
$18,021
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$547,600
Median Home Value
$1,515
Median Rent
26.6%
Homeownership
Education
53.4%
High School+
7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 90003 in California has a population of 71,708 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 90003 is $54,781. The per capita income is $18,021. The poverty rate is 24.3%.
ZIP code 90003 is located in California.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 90003 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
ZIP 90003 stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, at roughly 19,782 people per square mile. ZIP 90003 is a ZIP code in California with a population of 71,708.
The typical household earns $54,781, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 24.3%, is among the steepest of comparable US ZIP codes and above the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $547,600, with typical rent around $1,515.
ZIP 90003 is among the least college-educated US ZIP codes, at 7.1% — below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 90003: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.