Long Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90806
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,399
- 4,756/sq mi High-density area
- $79,208
- Median income Near-median income area
- $769,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Long Beach pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,756
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90806 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 90806 (Long Beach, CA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 404.0 in 2023 to 428.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90806 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, with 42,399 residents across 8.9 square miles, a density of 4,756 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90806 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,208 (22% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,348. The poverty rate is 14.6%, with unemployment at 9.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $769,200 (0% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,721; 36.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90806 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 90806
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90806.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
227 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 88
Accommodation and food services
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 80
Professional, scientific, and technical services
80 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 75
Other services (except public administration)
75 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 90806, 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
42,399
Population
8.9
Area (sq mi)
4,756
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90806?
36.2
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
30.1%
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?
$79,208
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$34,348
Per Capita Income
14.6%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90806 ranks nationally
Long Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,208 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US 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
13,362housing units
13,362
Total Housing Units
12,586
Occupied Units
776
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$769,200
Median Home Value
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,721
Median Rent
1951
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
429
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+329%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90806 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +329% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 305 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 339 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 387 |
| 2023 | +4.3% | 404 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 429 |
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 890 business establishments in ZIP 90806, employing approximately 19,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,601,210,000.
890
Businesses
19,230
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 227 | 25.5% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 88 | 9.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 80 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 52 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 1.6% |
| Information | 13 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.3% |
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 90806 vs 90755 →
ZIP 90806 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90805
Long Beach (90805)
93,524 residents
- 90813
Long Beach (90813)
58,911 residents
- 90806
Long Beach (90806)
42,399 residents
- 90804
Long Beach (90804)
40,311 residents
- 90815
Long Beach (90815)
39,733 residents
- 90802
Long Beach (90802)
39,347 residents
- 90810 36,735
Long Beach (90810)
36,735 residents
- 90807 31,481
Long Beach (90807)
31,481 residents
- 90814 19,131
Long Beach (90814)
19,131 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90806 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90806 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90815
Long Beach (90815)
$119,716 median income
- 90755
Signal Hill (90755)
$113,512 median income
- 90814
Long Beach (90814)
$104,650 median income
- 90807
Long Beach (90807)
$103,777 median income
- 90810
Long Beach (90810)
$84,350 median income
- 90806
Long Beach (90806)
$79,208 median income
- 90802
Long Beach (90802)
$74,510 median income
- 90805
Long Beach (90805)
$73,415 median income
- 90804
Long Beach (90804)
$71,614 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90806 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90755 | Signal Hill, CA | 11,074 | 1.1 mi |
| 90813 | Long Beach, CA | 58,911 | 1.6 mi |
| 90807 | Long Beach, CA | 31,481 | 1.8 mi |
| 90810 | Long Beach, CA | 36,735 | 2.2 mi |
| 90831 | Long Beach, CA | 0 | 2.6 mi |
| 90804 | Long Beach, CA | 40,311 | 2.7 mi |
| 90805 | Long Beach, CA | 93,524 | 4.2 mi |
| 90814 | Long Beach, CA | 19,131 | 3.4 mi |
| 90802 | Long Beach, CA | 39,347 | 4.0 mi |
| 90815 | Long Beach, CA | 39,733 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90806, 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 (42,399 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 90806 in?
ZIP code 90806 (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 90806?
ZIP code 90806 in Long Beach, CA has a population of 42,399 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90806?
The median household income in ZIP 90806 is $79,208, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90806?
The median home value in ZIP 90806 is $769,200, which is 177% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90806?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90806 is White at 24.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90806?
ZIP code 90806 has 890 business establishments employing approximately 19,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90806?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90806 are: Health care and social assistance (227), Retail trade (98), Accommodation and food services (88). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90806?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90806 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 329%. 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 90806?
In ZIP code 90806, 48.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 90806?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90806 is 30.0 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 90806?
In ZIP code 90806, approximately 36.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90806?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90806 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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