PlainZIP

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
$68,505
Median income
$766,300
Median home value
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $32,266. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. The typical home here is valued at $766,300 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,787 monthly, and 38.9% of units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90602 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 90602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Whittier, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90602.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 90602?

34.3

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

21.5%

Foreign-Born

White 24.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 74.6%

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

$32,266

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

32.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90602 ranks nationally

Whittier, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,505 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 50.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.7%

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

What does housing look like?

8,723

Total Housing Units

8,163

Occupied Units

560

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.9%
Renter 61.1%

$766,300

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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

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ZIP 90602 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 90602 ranks #9 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 90602 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 90602 ranks #null 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
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

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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.

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