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Los angeles, CA — ZIP 90038

Population: 27,127 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 90038 (Los angeles, CA) is $1.01M — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $693,250 after a median 65.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,628/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.3% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.01M

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

65.5

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$1.01M
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-15.2%
5-year appreciation
-11.5%
10-year appreciation
+24.1%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$1.23M
House Price Index (state)
417.4 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$693,250
Median list price
$759,000
Median price per sqft
$638
1-year sale-price change
-25.9%
Median days on market
65.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
47
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,628/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,130/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,380/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,970/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,770/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,190/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
113.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter District, Los Angeles Unified
Schools include
Santa Monica Boulevard Community Charter, Hubert Howe Bancroft Middle, Vine Street Elementary, Hollywood Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Very High · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 99% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
5.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
San Fernando Valley (Area 4) (4.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
34.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
67
Days with Good air quality
41
Days with Moderate air quality
237
Days with Unhealthy air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
210

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
263
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
426,982
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
336,794

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (26 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
56
Hospitals include
LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER, HOLLYWOOD PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,995
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-52,940 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
56.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.1%
Median annual property tax
$8,400
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
74.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,896,707
Average weekly wage
$1,512
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,325

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 90038State medianUS median
Median home value$1.01M$702,573$289,727
Median sale price$693,250$696,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,628/mo$2,767/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$8,400$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 90038?
$1.01M.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 90038?
$693,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 90038?
Median days on market: 65.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 90038?
Typical rent: $2,628/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 90038?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inlandFlooding, lightning, wildfire, avalanche.
Is ZIP 90038 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 90038?
Risk to homes is higher than 99% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 90038?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 90038?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: San Fernando Valley (Area 4), 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 90038?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 90038 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 90038?
Moderate. Median AQI: 67. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 90038?
Regional Price Parity: 113.3 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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