Hancock Park is a historic residential neighborhood in central Los Angeles, developed in the 1920s and protected by a historic preservation overlay zone.
Living in Hancock Park
Large detached homes in period revival styles, including Tudor, Spanish, and Colonial, on generous lots.
Wilshire Country Club, the Getty House (the mayor's residence), and nearby Larchmont Boulevard.
The neighborhood is quiet and residential, with walks under mature trees and easy access to Larchmont Village cafés and shops.
Getting around
Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Boulevard, and Melrose Avenue provide central east-west access. The upcoming Metro D Line extension runs along Wilshire to the south.
A closer look before you choose
Exterior changes are governed by the Hancock Park HPOZ; review renovation plans against its guidelines.
Sources & market notes
- Population
- ZIP code 90004 (approximates the Hancock Park area; also includes Larchmont, Windsor Square, and blocks east toward Koreatown); 2020–2024 (5-year estimate); U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey
- Median sale price
- Hancock Park (Redfin neighborhood boundary); all home types; Three months ending March 2026; Redfin housing market report
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Guide reviewed October 14, 2026. Boundaries and housing vary by block. Population and market figures are dated source snapshots, not live prices or appraisals; periods and coverage may differ between guides. Confirm property condition, commute, insurance, and association rules for a specific address.