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Long Beach, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90803

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

32,031
3,067/sq mi
$114,656
Median income
$1,186,800
Median home value
64.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Long Beach pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
3,067
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90803 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90803 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, with 32,031 residents across 10.4 square miles, a density of 3,067 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90803 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,656 (13% above the California average), while per-capita income is $86,281. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $1,186,800 (54% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,154 monthly, and 44.1% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 32 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 90803, plus 6 more within Los Angeles County, give a clearer read than the 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 90803

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Beach, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90803.

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 90803, Long Beach, 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

32,031

Population

10.4

Area (sq mi)

3,067

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90803?

47.4

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

14.3%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 4.2%
Asian 6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%

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?

$114,656

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$86,281

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90803 ranks nationally

Long Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,656 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.5%

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

What does housing look like?

18,261

Total Housing Units

16,894

Occupied Units

1,367

Vacant Units

1.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.1%
Renter 55.9%

$1,186,800

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$2,154

Median Rent

1960

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

+6.8%

YoY Change (2024)

361

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+261%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90803 have increased 6.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +261% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.6% 243
2021 +4.6% 254
2022 +19.0% 302
2023 +11.8% 338
2024 +6.8% 361

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 1,181 business establishments in ZIP 90803, employing approximately 9,788 people with a combined annual payroll of $424,466,000.

1,181

Businesses

9,788

Employees

$424.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 232 19.6%
Accommodation and food services 165 14.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 127 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 122 10.3%
Retail trade 109 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 103 8.7%
Finance and insurance 67 5.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 53 4.5%
Construction 46 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 3.0%
Wholesale trade 32 2.7%
Information 31 2.6%
Educational services 24 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.4%
Manufacturing 11 0.9%

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 90803 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 90803 ranks #4 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 90803 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 90803 ranks #5 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
90822 Long Beach, CA 117 1.2 mi
90814 Long Beach, CA 19,131 1.4 mi
90815 Long Beach, CA 39,733 2.4 mi
90804 Long Beach, CA 40,311 2.1 mi
90740 Seal Beach, CA 23,729 2.8 mi
90808 Long Beach, CA 38,232 4.3 mi
90743 Surfside, CA 456 3.3 mi
90831 Long Beach, CA 0 4.6 mi
90755 Signal Hill, CA 11,074 3.9 mi
90720 Los Alamitos, CA 21,751 4.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90803 in? ▼
ZIP code 90803 (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 90803? ▼
ZIP code 90803 in Long Beach, CA has a population of 32,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90803? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90803 is $114,656, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90803? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90803 is $1,186,800, which is 327% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90803? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90803 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90803? ▼
ZIP code 90803 has 1,181 business establishments employing approximately 9,788 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90803? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90803 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (232), Accommodation and food services (165), Real estate and rental and leasing (127). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90803? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90803 increased by 6.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 261%. 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 90803? ▼
In ZIP code 90803, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.5% 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 90803? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90803 is 31.7 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 90803? ▼
In ZIP code 90803, approximately 44.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90803? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90803 is 7.3% 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.