ZIP Code 90057

In ZIP 90057, within Los Angeles, the gap between earnings and home prices shapes daily life. A median household income of $44,823 and per-capita income of $22,703 sit far below a median home value of $647,700. The county's 0.68% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $4,400 annually on that median home, a heavy sum against local paychecks. Sales tax reaches 9.75%, adding to the cost of everyday purchases. Ownership here demands far more income than most households bring in, so renting or staying put often outweighs buying.