🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

90274

Palos Verdes Peninsula

ZIP Code 90274 is a standard zip code serving Palos Verdes Peninsula, Palos Verdes Peninsula, California (CA), in Los Angeles County, United States. It has an estimated population of 25,209 with a median household income of $151,469. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Los Angeles
City: Palos Verdes Peninsula
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.766900
Longitude: -118.380600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 11.97 mi²
Water Area: 1.02 mi²
Population Density: 2106.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.804349°N, 33.742320°S, -118.315172°E, -118.433247°W

With 25,209 residents spread across 11.97 square miles, this area has a population density of 2106.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,209

Population

85th percentile

$151,469

Median Income

95th percentile

$1,000,001

Median Home Value

95th percentile

11.97 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 90274 is $151,469, and the median home value is $1,000,001. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

9,941

Total Units

9,479

Occupied Units

95.4%

Occupancy Rate

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