Los Angeles, CA · standard
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 High-density area
- $59,021
- Median income Below-median income area
- $534,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90002 (Los Angeles, CA) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 439.5 in 2023 to 474.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,591. The poverty rate is 23.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $534,200 (31% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,575; owner occupancy is 39.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90002 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
30 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
27 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 90002?
30.6
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
35.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,662housing units
13,662
Total Housing Units
13,039
Occupied Units
623
Vacant Units
3.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$534,200
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 90002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90011
Los Angeles (90011)
103,892 residents
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
94,396 residents
- 90044
Los Angeles (90044)
89,779 residents
- 90255
Huntington Park (90255)
75,066 residents
- 90003
Los Angeles (90003)
66,266 residents
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
57,110 residents
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
51,223 residents
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
48,606 residents
- 90059 40,952
Los Angeles (90059)
40,952 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90002 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90222
Compton (90222)
$78,425 median income
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
$74,651 median income
- 90047
Los Angeles (90047)
$71,664 median income
- 90255
Huntington Park (90255)
$64,766 median income
- 90061
Los Angeles (90061)
$61,046 median income
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
$60,767 median income
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
$59,021 median income
- 90011
Los Angeles (90011)
$59,017 median income
- 90059
Los Angeles (90059)
$56,152 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90002, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (51,223 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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