NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 90212

CA · Population: 10,881

C+
56/100
79
B+
Safety
56
C+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
29
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 90212

Zip code 90212 is located in California and is home to approximately 10,881 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $101,963, with home values near $2,000,001 and rents around $2,664/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

The community is highly educated — 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 11.1% 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
$101,963
Home Value
$2,000,001
Rent
$2,664/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
70.5%
Unemployment
11.1%
Owner-Occupied
22.3%
Rent Burden
31.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability56C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy29FLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).