Long Beach, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90802

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

39,347
2,342/sq mi
$74,510
Median income
$542,600
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Long Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
2,342
people per sq mi
21%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90802 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.8 square miles in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California. The area is home to 39,347 residents, producing a population density of 2,342 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 90802 against California and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 90802 sits at $74,510 (27% below the California average), while per-capita income is $54,365. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $542,600 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,968 per month, and 21.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 90802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, 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 90802 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 90802

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90802.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90802, Long Beach, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

39,347

Population

16.8

Area (sq mi)

2,342

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90802?

35.3

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

20.2%

Foreign-Born

White 40.6%
African American 16.0%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.4%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%

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?

$74,510

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$54,365

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90802 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,510 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

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

What does housing look like?

25,169

Total Housing Units

22,421

Occupied Units

2,748

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 21.0%
Renter 79.0%

$542,600

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,968

Median Rent

1970

Median Year Built

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

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

-10.6%

YoY Change (2024)

457

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+357%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90802 have decreased 10.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +357% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 373
2021 +13.1% 422
2022 +16.6% 492
2023 +3.9% 511
2024 -10.6% 457

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 1,392 business establishments in ZIP 90802, employing approximately 23,520 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,845,808,000.

1,392

Businesses

23,520

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 340 24.4%
Accommodation and food services 186 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 122 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 121 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 111 8.0%
Retail trade 97 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 97 7.0%
Finance and insurance 78 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 4.3%
Wholesale trade 37 2.7%
Information 35 2.5%
Construction 33 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 29 2.1%
Educational services 14 1.0%
Manufacturing 12 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 0.8%
Utilities 5 0.4%

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 90802 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 90802 ranks #6 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 90802 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 90802 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
90831 Long Beach, CA 0 1.4 mi
90813 Long Beach, CA 58,911 2.4 mi
90806 Long Beach, CA 42,399 4.0 mi
90810 Long Beach, CA 36,735 4.8 mi
90744 Wilmington, CA 53,815 3.5 mi
90731 San Pedro, CA 59,662 3.8 mi
90814 Long Beach, CA 19,131 4.2 mi
90804 Long Beach, CA 40,311 4.2 mi
90755 Signal Hill, CA 11,074 4.4 mi
90803 Long Beach, CA 32,031 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90802 in?
ZIP code 90802 (Long Beach) 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 90802?
ZIP code 90802 in Long Beach, CA has a population of 39,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90802?
The median household income in ZIP 90802 is $74,510, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90802?
The median home value in ZIP 90802 is $542,600, which is 95% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90802?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90802 is White at 40.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 38.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90802?
ZIP code 90802 has 1,392 business establishments employing approximately 23,520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90802?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90802 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (340), Accommodation and food services (186), Health care and social assistance (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90802?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90802 decreased by 10.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 357%. 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 90802?
In ZIP code 90802, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% 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 90802?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90802 is 31.9 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 90802?
In ZIP code 90802, approximately 21.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 79.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90802?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90802 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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