🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

90755

Signal Hill

ZIP Code 90755 is a standard zip code serving Signal Hill, Signal Hill, California (CA), in Los Angeles County, United States. It has an estimated population of 11,074 with a median household income of $71,077. 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: Signal Hill
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.802900
Longitude: -118.167700

Geographic Details

Land Area: 2.18 mi²
Population Density: 5081.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.818916°N, 33.789836°S, -118.149426°E, -118.184663°W

With 11,074 residents spread across 2.18 square miles, this area has a population density of 5081.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

11,074

Population

70th percentile

$71,077

Median Income

85th percentile

$373,400

Median Home Value

90th percentile

2.18 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 90755 is $71,077, and the median home value is $373,400. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

4,404

Total Units

4,172

Occupied Units

94.7%

Occupancy Rate

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