Census ACS · California
ZIP Code 90638
ZIP code 90638 is located in California with a population of 45,714. The median household income is $110,606 and the median home value is $765,100.
45,714
Population
$110,606
Median Income
$765,100
Median Home Value
43.7
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.4% |
| Black | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 2.1% |
Male: 49.4% · Female: 50.6%
Economy & Income
$110,606
Median Household Income
$42,726
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$765,100
Median Home Value
$2,052
Median Rent
76.5%
Homeownership
Education
91.1%
High School+
39.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 90638 in California has a population of 45,714 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 90638 is $110,606. The per capita income is $42,726. The poverty rate is 4.5%.
ZIP code 90638 is located in California.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 90638 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.
In ZIP 90638, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $765,100. With 45,714 residents, ZIP 90638 is a ZIP code in California.
Households take in a median $110,606, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. About 4.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing is expensive: the median home is worth $765,100, with typical rent around $2,052.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US ZIP codes — 39.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in ZIP 90638 — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.