December reveals the truth about real estate markets — which neighborhoods hold, which neighborhoods rise, and which neighborhoods are about to pop.

Here are the Top 10 zip codes to watch across Pasadena, Los Angeles, and Orange County as the year closes.

1. 91105 — Pasadena (San Rafael Hills / Linda Vista)

+5.8% YoY
Historic homes + large lots + privacy + demand from relocation buyers.

2. 91104 — Pasadena (Bungalow Heaven / Orange Heights)

+6.1% YoY
Historic districts outperform again.

3. 90027 — Los Feliz

+7.1% YoY
Architectural estates + creative class demand.

4. 90039 — Silver Lake / Atwater Village

+6.4% YoY
Walkability + coffee culture + inventory scarcity.

5. 90065 — Highland Park / Glassell Park

+8.3% YoY
Fastest-growing affordable pocket for creatives.

6. 90004 — Hancock Park / Larchmont

+7% YoY
Prestige + preserved architecture + long-term stability.

7. 90026 — Echo Park

+6.7% YoY
Views, character, and hillside inventory.

8. 92625 — Newport Beach (Corona Del Mar)

+5% YoY
OC luxury remains stable with relocation demand.

9. 92861 — Villa Park, OC

+4.8% YoY
OC’s “hidden luxury enclave” with large lots.

🔟 92867 — Orange / Panorama Heights

+4.3% YoY
Affordable, historic, suburban-meets-urban appeal.

Takeaway:

These neighborhoods share 3 traits:

  1. Architecture

  2. Walkability

  3. Low inventory

Those three create resilience.

FAQ

Q: Which zip code is best for appreciation?
A: 90065 (Highland Park/Glassell Park).

Q: Which Pasadena zip codes are strongest right now?
A: 91105 and 91104.

Get your neighborhood strategy - Jason Bergman – The Agency Pasadena