NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 90638

CA · Population: 46,170

B+
70/100
80
A
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
67
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 90638

Zip code 90638 is located in California and is home to approximately 46,170 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $104,114 and home values around $706,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 38.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$104,114
Home Value
$706,600
Rent
$1,940/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
38.7%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
76.2%
Rent Burden
22.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety80ALower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life67BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).