Name: Zip Code 90012
Address: Los Angeles

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 90012 features a wide range of transportation options, including numerous nearby rapid transit stations and over 50 bus lines, ensuring convenient connectivity throughout the area. The neighborhood boasts a well-developed bicycling infrastructure, encouraging alternative transportation methods. Residents have access to over 200 restaurants and cafes, along with general and specialty grocery stores just a short distance away. Educational opportunities are plentiful with both public and private primary and secondary schools available locally. Around 10 public green spaces, such as Grand Park and Elysian Park, provide ample spots for outdoor relaxation. The housing stock includes many modern lofts and two-bedroom homes with a contemporary feel.

Characteristics

Transportation

Regardless of the means of transportation, it is very convenient to travel in Zip Code 90012. Owing to many nearby rapid transit stations on the East Los Angeles - Santa Monica, Union Station - North Hollywood, Azusa - Long Beach and Union Station - Wilshire / Western, and over 50 nearby bus lines, this area features excellent public transit. Most homes for sale in this postal code are located in areas that are also very conducive to pedestrians; meeting day-to-day needs is very convenient without a vehicle, and countless businesses of different types can be found as well. The bike is a good mode of transportation in Zip Code 90012 as this postal code boasts fairly good bicycling infrastructure.

Services

It is a short pedestrian trip to access both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in Zip Code 90012. Residents can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. In terms of eating, it is especially convenient to access both a general and a specialty grocery store without needing to get in a car from most houses for sale in this postal code. Moreover, those who like to eat out won't have to travel far in Zip Code 90012, where over 800 restaurants and over 100 coffee shops can be found. It is also a very short distance to an excellent choice of clothing stores, for instance on Broadway.

Character

Zip Code 90012 is a great area for those who enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Finding things to do is very easy in this area. There is a broad selection of entertainment venues, the streets are very often busy with people, and with its over 100 bars, there are options for nighttime activities. Accessing green spaces in the postal code, such as Elysian Park and Hollenbeck Park, is easy, since there are over 50 of them nearby for residents to unwind in and reaching a park is very easy from the majority of properties.

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.8

Large number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is typically practical

Transit friendly10.0

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.0

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk