🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

90277

Redondo Beach

ZIP Code 90277 is a standard zip code serving Redondo Beach, Redondo Beach, California (CA), in Los Angeles County, United States. It has an estimated population of 35,293 with a median household income of $97,158. 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: Redondo Beach
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.830700
Longitude: -118.383200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 3.58 mi²
Water Area: 1.35 mi²
Population Density: 9850.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.858076°N, 33.804118°S, -118.370377°E, -118.405002°W

With 35,293 residents spread across 3.58 square miles, this area has a population density of 9850.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

35,293

Population

90th percentile

$97,158

Median Income

95th percentile

$838,600

Median Home Value

95th percentile

3.58 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 90277 is $97,158, and the median home value is $838,600. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

18,062

Total Units

16,910

Occupied Units

93.6%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Redondo Beach, CA.

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