Whittier, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90602
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,777
- 2,682/sq mi High-density area
- $68,505
- Median income Near-median income area
- $766,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 21.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Whittier pairs a below-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,682
- people per sq mi
- 39%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90602 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 90602 (Whittier, CA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 367.3 in 2023 to 390.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, with 25,777 residents across 9.6 square miles, a density of 2,682 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90602 reports a modest median household income of $68,505 (33% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,266. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $766,300 (1% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,787; 38.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90602 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 90602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whittier, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90602.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
138 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Retail trade 54
Retail trade
54 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 90602, Whittier, 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
25,777
Population
9.6
Area (sq mi)
2,682
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90602?
34.3
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
21.5%
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?
$68,505
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$32,266
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
32.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90602 ranks among California ZIPs
Whittier, 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)
$68,505 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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
8,723housing units
8,723
Total Housing Units
8,163
Occupied Units
560
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$766,300
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,787
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
391
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+291%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90602 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +291% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 277 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 310 |
| 2022 | +17.0% | 362 |
| 2023 | +1.4% | 367 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 391 |
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 538 business establishments in ZIP 90602, employing approximately 10,321 people with a combined annual payroll of $684,366,000.
538
Businesses
10,321
Employees
$684.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 138 | 25.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 11.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 10.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 26 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 2.2% |
| Information | 7 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
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 90602 vs 90605 →
ZIP 90602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
67,619 residents
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
62,928 residents
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
54,013 residents
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
49,012 residents
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
40,331 residents
- 90604
Whittier (90604)
39,407 residents
- 90606
Whittier (90606)
32,396 residents
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
31,974 residents
- 90602 25,777
Whittier (90602)
25,777 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90602 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90603
Whittier (90603)
$136,705 median income
- 90638
La Mirada (90638)
$109,649 median income
- 91745
Hacienda Heights (91745)
$109,183 median income
- 90604
Whittier (90604)
$105,074 median income
- 90631
La Habra (90631)
$104,251 median income
- 90601
Whittier (90601)
$104,052 median income
- 90606
Whittier (90606)
$100,428 median income
- 90605
Whittier (90605)
$99,635 median income
- 90670
Santa Fe Springs (90670)
$88,872 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90602 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90605 | Whittier, CA | 40,331 | 1.5 mi |
| 90601 | Whittier, CA | 31,974 | 2.6 mi |
| 90606 | Whittier, CA | 32,396 | 2.5 mi |
| 90604 | Whittier, CA | 39,407 | 2.9 mi |
| 90603 | Whittier, CA | 20,063 | 2.5 mi |
| 91745 | Hacienda Heights, CA | 54,013 | 3.4 mi |
| 90670 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 14,866 | 3.5 mi |
| 90638 | La Mirada, CA | 49,012 | 4.9 mi |
| 90660 | Pico Rivera, CA | 62,928 | 4.1 mi |
| 90631 | La Habra, CA | 67,619 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90602, 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 (25,777 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 90602 in?
ZIP code 90602 (Whittier) 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 90602?
ZIP code 90602 in Whittier, CA has a population of 25,777 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90602?
The median household income in ZIP 90602 is $68,505, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90602?
The median home value in ZIP 90602 is $766,300, which is 175% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90602 is White at 24.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 74.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90602?
ZIP code 90602 has 538 business establishments employing approximately 10,321 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90602 are: Health care and social assistance (138), Other services (except public administration) (64), Professional, scientific, and technical services (60). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90602 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 291%. 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 90602?
In ZIP code 90602, 50.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.7% 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 90602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90602 is 32.2 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 90602?
In ZIP code 90602, approximately 38.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90602 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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