NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 90605

CA · Population: 41,427

B
65/100
77
B+
Safety
69
B
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 90605

Zip code 90605 is located in California and is home to approximately 41,427 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), 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 $94,200, with home values near $632,300 and rents around $1,752/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 22.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average.

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
$94,200
Home Value
$632,300
Rent
$1,752/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
22.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
67.5%
Rent Burden
22.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).