Santa Monica, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90402
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,250
- 2,360/sq mi High-density area
- $159,100
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Santa Monica pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,360
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90402 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90402 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, home to 12,250 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 2,360 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90402 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,100 (56% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $142,508. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP), while 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,691.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90402 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 90402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Santa Monica, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90402.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
106 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
81 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Retail trade 34
Retail trade
34 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 90402, Santa Monica, 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
12,250
Population
5.2
Area (sq mi)
2,360
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90402?
52.7
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
14.7%
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?
$159,100
Median Household Income
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$142,508
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90402 ranks among California ZIPs
Santa Monica, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$159,100 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,800housing units
5,800
Total Housing Units
5,016
Occupied Units
784
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$2,691
Median Rent
1958
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 482 business establishments in ZIP 90402, employing approximately 1,860 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,400,000.
482
Businesses
1,860
Employees
$148.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 106 | 22.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 81 | 16.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 12.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 7.0% |
| Information | 26 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 4.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.7% |
| Construction | 11 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.8% |
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 90402 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90025
Los Angeles (90025)
42,147 residents
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
35,482 residents
- 90291
Venice (90291)
28,341 residents
- 90405
Santa Monica (90405)
27,186 residents
- 90064
Los Angeles (90064)
25,403 residents
- 90403
Santa Monica (90403)
24,525 residents
- 90272
Pacific Palisades (90272)
22,986 residents
- 90404
Santa Monica (90404)
21,360 residents
- 90402 12,250
Santa Monica (90402)
12,250 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90402 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90402 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90272
Pacific Palisades (90272)
$189,713 median income
- 90049
Los Angeles (90049)
$170,607 median income
- 90402
Santa Monica (90402)
$159,100 median income
- 90064
Los Angeles (90064)
$135,383 median income
- 90291
Venice (90291)
$122,738 median income
- 90403
Santa Monica (90403)
$121,925 median income
- 90405
Santa Monica (90405)
$121,241 median income
- 90401
Santa Monica (90401)
$110,385 median income
- 90025
Los Angeles (90025)
$103,894 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90402 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90403 | Santa Monica, CA | 24,525 | 0.8 mi |
| 90401 | Santa Monica, CA | 6,722 | 1.5 mi |
| 90404 | Santa Monica, CA | 21,360 | 1.8 mi |
| 90405 | Santa Monica, CA | 27,186 | 2.6 mi |
| 90073 | Los Angeles, CA | 539 | 3.0 mi |
| 90049 | Los Angeles, CA | 35,482 | 3.7 mi |
| 90025 | Los Angeles, CA | 42,147 | 3.4 mi |
| 90064 | Los Angeles, CA | 25,403 | 4.5 mi |
| 90291 | Venice, CA | 28,341 | 3.7 mi |
| 90272 | Pacific Palisades, CA | 22,986 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90402, 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 (12,250 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 90402 in?
ZIP code 90402 (Santa Monica) 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 90402?
ZIP code 90402 in Santa Monica, CA has a population of 12,250 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90402?
The median household income in ZIP 90402 is $159,100, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90402?
The median home value in ZIP 90402 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90402?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90402 is White at 78.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90402?
ZIP code 90402 has 482 business establishments employing approximately 1,860 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90402?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90402 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (106), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (81), Real estate and rental and leasing (61). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90402?
In ZIP code 90402, 84.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.9% 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 90402?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90402 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90402?
In ZIP code 90402, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90402?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90402 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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