Malibu
City in Los Angeles County, California
Malibu is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 10,654 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pepperdine University, 5.5 miles NE.
- 10,654residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 19.8 sq miland area · 51.4 km²
- 537 / sq mipopulation density
- 90265ZIP code
About Malibu
Malibu ( MAL-ih-boo; Chumash: Humaliwo; Spanish: Malibú) is a beach city in the Santa Monica Mountains region of Los Angeles County, California, United States, about 30 miles (48 km) west of Los Angeles. It is known for its Mediterranean climate, its strip of beaches stretching 21 miles (34 km) along the Pacific coast, and for its longtime status as the home of numerous Hollywood celebrities and executives with several of its residents in the entertainment industry. The Pacific Coast Highway (State Route 1) traverses the city, following along the South Coast of California. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 10,654. The 2025 Palisades Fire devastated Malibu, with almost all of the beachfront homes in the east of the city being destroyed.
Nicknamed "The 'Bu" by surfers and locals, Malibu is noted for its beaches. The many parks within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area lie along the ridges and valleys near the city.
The city is bounded by the Santa Monica Mountains to the north, Topanga to the east, Solromar to the west, and the ocean to the south. The Malibu ZIP Code includes residents of the unincorporated canyon areas as it was assigned before the city incorporated.
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Living in Malibu
- Median household income
- $194,421
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 53.9
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Malibu had 10,654 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,654 |
|---|---|
| Density | 537 per sq mi (207 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Malibu at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,654 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.85 sq mi (51.4 km²) |
| Water area | 79.29 sq mi (205.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0093° N, 118.7966° W |
| ZIP code | 90265 |
| Official website | malibucity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0645246 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Malibu
- Pepperdine University5.5 mi NE
- Westlake Village8.9 mi N
- Agoura Hills9.8 mi N
- Lake Sherwood9.9 mi NW
- Calabasas11.0 mi NE
- Oak Park12.3 mi N
- Topanga12.5 mi NE
- Hidden Hills13.2 mi NE
- Thousand Oaks13.5 mi N
- Casa Conejo14.8 mi NW
- Bell Canyon15.1 mi NE
- Santa Monica17.1 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Malibu
What county is Malibu in?
Malibu is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Malibu, CA?
10,654 people lived in Malibu at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Malibu, CA?
The ZIP code of Malibu is 90265.
What is the elevation of Malibu?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Malibu?
Pepperdine University (5.5 mi), Westlake Village (8.9 mi), Agoura Hills (9.8 mi), Lake Sherwood (9.9 mi), Calabasas (11.0 mi).
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