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Zip Code 90640

CA · Population: 62,294

C+
51/100
57
C+
Safety
52
C+
Affordability
47
C
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 90640

Zip code 90640 is located in California and is home to approximately 62,294 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 51/100), 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 $72,163, with home values near $628,600 and rents around $1,701/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 21.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$72,163
Home Value
$628,600
Rent
$1,701/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
21.6%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
46.4%
Rent Burden
28.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability52C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life47CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall51C+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).