About the neighborhood

Zip Code 90638 offers a peaceful setting with a slower pace of life and numerous public green spaces, such as Oak Creek Park and La Mirada Golf Course, easily accessible to residents. This postal code features a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, mostly built before the 1960s, many of which have three or more bedrooms. Commuting by bike is a practical choice due to the area’s good cycling infrastructure, and driving remains convenient with ample parking options. Local amenities include about ten supermarkets, numerous cafes, and restaurants primarily located along Imperial Hwy. Several private and public schools are also readily nearby.

Characteristics

Transportation

The bicycle is a good method of transportation in this postal code. This area is also fairly suitable for pedestrians; many common errands can be run without a car. Cars are a reasonably good medium of transportation in Zip Code 90638. Parking is easy. However, public transit users may find few choices in Zip Code 90638 by reason of the service's low frequency. Nonetheless, the postal code is connected by a few bus lines, and most properties are very close to a bus stop.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are convenient to access without the need to get in a vehicle from any location in Zip Code 90638. In addition to public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. Concerning eating, the nearest supermarket in this postal code is usually only a reasonably short trip away. Likewise, this area is a fairly good place in which to go out to eat or go to a cafe.

Character

People who prefer a calm ambience will enjoy Zip Code 90638. This area is very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue. Lastly, the majority of locations within the postal code have reasonably good access to public green spaces, such as Ralph B. Clark Regional Park and Creek Park, since there are approximately 40 of them close by for residents to check out.

Car friendly7.0

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

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.6

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly2.6

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants7.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries7.2

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance