NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 90043

CA · Population: 44,461

C
44/100
47
C
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
27
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 90043

Zip code 90043 is located in California and is home to approximately 44,461 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 44/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $63,990, with home values near $816,600 and rents around $1,389/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 31.1% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 11.8% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$63,990
Home Value
$816,600
Rent
$1,389/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
31.1%
Unemployment
11.8%
Owner-Occupied
53.1%
Rent Burden
26% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety47CLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy27FLower unemployment = higher
Overall44CWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).