NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 90046

CA · Population: 48,170

C+
57/100
75
B+
Safety
57
C+
Affordability
57
C+
Quality of Life
40
C
Jobs
Zip 90046, CA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 90046

Zip code 90046 is located in California and is home to approximately 48,170 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $87,339, with home values near $1,389,100 and rents around $2,071/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 62.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 8.4% 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
$87,339
Home Value
$1,389,100
Rent
$2,071/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
62.7%
Unemployment
8.4%
Owner-Occupied
21.6%
Rent Burden
28.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety75B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability57C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life57C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy40CLower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+Weighted 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).