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ZIP Code 90002

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

51,223
6,459/sq mi
$59,021
Median income
$534,200
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Los Angeles pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy and unusually populous area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
6,459
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, with 51,223 residents across 7.9 square miles, a density of 6,459 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90002 reports a modest median household income of $59,021 (42% below the California average), while per-capita income is $19,591. The poverty rate stands at 23.0% and the unemployment rate at 9.5%. Housing costs here run $534,200 for a typical home value (31% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,575 a month; 39.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.6, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Los Angeles County, letting you compare 90002 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 90002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Los Angeles, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90002, Los Angeles, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

51,223

Population

7.9

Area (sq mi)

6,459

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90002?

30.6

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

35.5%

Foreign-Born

White 8.0%
African American 15.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 82.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$59,021

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$19,591

Per Capita Income

23.0%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90002 ranks nationally

Los Angeles, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,021 27th percentile higher than 27% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 32.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,662

Total Housing Units

13,039

Occupied Units

623

Vacant Units

3.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.2%
Renter 60.8%

$534,200

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$1,575

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

475

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+375%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90002 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +375% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 332
2021 +11.9% 372
2022 +13.8% 423
2023 +3.8% 440
2024 +8.0% 475

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 243 business establishments in ZIP 90002, employing approximately 2,174 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,237,000.

243

Businesses

2,174

Employees

$99.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 35 14.4%
Accommodation and food services 30 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 28 11.5%
Construction 27 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing 27 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 22 9.1%
Wholesale trade 19 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 4.9%
Finance and insurance 11 4.5%
Manufacturing 8 3.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.9%
Educational services 6 2.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 90002 vs 90059 →

ZIP 90002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90002 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 90002 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
90059 Los Angeles, CA 40,952 1.6 mi
90001 Los Angeles, CA 57,110 1.7 mi
90003 Los Angeles, CA 66,266 1.9 mi
90222 Compton, CA 31,869 2.6 mi
90044 Los Angeles, CA 89,779 2.6 mi
90061 Los Angeles, CA 26,872 2.5 mi
90255 Huntington Park, CA 75,066 2.6 mi
90280 South Gate, CA 94,396 3.1 mi
90047 Los Angeles, CA 48,606 3.6 mi
90011 Los Angeles, CA 103,892 4.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90002 in? ▼
ZIP code 90002 (Los Angeles) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90002? ▼
ZIP code 90002 in Los Angeles, CA has a population of 51,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90002 is $59,021, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90002 is $534,200, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90002 is Two or More Ethnicities at 27.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 82.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90002? ▼
ZIP code 90002 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 2,174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90002 are: Retail trade (35), Accommodation and food services (30), Health care and social assistance (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90002 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 375%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90002? ▼
In ZIP code 90002, 32.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90002 is 33.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90002? ▼
In ZIP code 90002, approximately 39.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90002 is 23.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.