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ZIP Code 90242

Los Angeles, California

FIPS 90242

Juniper

ZIP Code 90242 is in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 3% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 95th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 92th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$761,000

Higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

59.8

Lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

40,767

Median Age

37.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$761,000

Higher than 95%

Median Property Tax

$4,601

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

8.54

Higher than 97%

Median Rent

$1,918

Higher than 92%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.3%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

34%

Recession Drop %

-41%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.2

Winter Avg Low (°F)

47.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

64.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

23.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

0.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

15.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

59.8

Lower than 57%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 90242: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 90242?
The median home value in ZIP Code 90242 is $761,000, higher than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 90242?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 90242 is $4,601, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 90242 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 90242 cost about 8.54× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 90242?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 90242 is $1,918 a month, higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 90242?
Home prices in ZIP Code 90242 have moved 46% over the past five years (5.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 90242?
ZIP Code 90242 averages 64.9°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 47.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 90242 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 90242's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.8 (lower than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →