Long Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90815
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,733
- 2,155/sq mi High-density area
- $119,716
- Median income Above-median income area
- $927,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 53.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Long Beach pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,155
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90815 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 90815 (Long Beach, CA) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 349.4 in 2023 to 380.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90815 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California, with 39,733 residents across 18.4 square miles, a density of 2,155 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90815 skews affluent, with a median household income of $119,716 (18% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,263. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $927,900 (20% above the average California ZIP), while 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,372.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90815 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 90815
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Long Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90815.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
184 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
127 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
112 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 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 90815, 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
39,733
Population
18.4
Area (sq mi)
2,155
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90815?
36.9
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
13.9%
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?
$119,716
Median Household Income
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$57,263
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90815 ranks nationally
Long Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$119,716 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
15,875housing units
15,875
Total Housing Units
15,432
Occupied Units
443
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$927,900
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$2,372
Median Rent
1957
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
380
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+280%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90815 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +280% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 274 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 306 |
| 2022 | +13.4% | 347 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 349 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 380 |
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 961 business establishments in ZIP 90815, employing approximately 12,533 people with a combined annual payroll of $786,436,000.
961
Businesses
12,533
Employees
$786.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 184 | 19.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 127 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 112 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 89 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 82 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 79 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 75 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 46 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 4.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 2.6% |
| Educational services | 25 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 2.2% |
| Information | 19 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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
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ZIP 90815 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90804
Long Beach (90804)
40,311 residents
- 90815
Long Beach (90815)
39,733 residents
- 90808
Long Beach (90808)
38,232 residents
- 90803
Long Beach (90803)
32,031 residents
- 90713
Lakewood (90713)
27,925 residents
- 90740
Seal Beach (90740)
23,729 residents
- 90720
Los Alamitos (90720)
21,751 residents
- 90814
Long Beach (90814)
19,131 residents
- 90716 14,184
Hawaiian Gardens (90716)
14,184 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90815 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90815 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90808
Long Beach (90808)
$137,855 median income
- 90720
Los Alamitos (90720)
$135,851 median income
- 90713
Lakewood (90713)
$133,419 median income
- 90815
Long Beach (90815)
$119,716 median income
- 90803
Long Beach (90803)
$114,656 median income
- 90755
Signal Hill (90755)
$113,512 median income
- 90814
Long Beach (90814)
$104,650 median income
- 90740
Seal Beach (90740)
$85,347 median income
- 90716
Hawaiian Gardens (90716)
$76,410 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90815 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90822 | Long Beach, CA | 117 | 1.2 mi |
| 90808 | Long Beach, CA | 38,232 | 2.0 mi |
| 90803 | Long Beach, CA | 32,031 | 2.4 mi |
| 90804 | Long Beach, CA | 40,311 | 2.1 mi |
| 90814 | Long Beach, CA | 19,131 | 2.3 mi |
| 90720 | Los Alamitos, CA | 21,751 | 3.0 mi |
| 90713 | Lakewood, CA | 27,925 | 3.6 mi |
| 90755 | Signal Hill, CA | 11,074 | 3.0 mi |
| 90716 | Hawaiian Gardens, CA | 14,184 | 3.5 mi |
| 90740 | Seal Beach, CA | 23,729 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90815, 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 (39,733 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 90815 in?
ZIP code 90815 (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 90815?
ZIP code 90815 in Long Beach, CA has a population of 39,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90815?
The median household income in ZIP 90815 is $119,716, which is 57% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90815?
The median home value in ZIP 90815 is $927,900, which is 234% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90815?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90815 is White at 59.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90815?
ZIP code 90815 has 961 business establishments employing approximately 12,533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90815?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90815 are: Health care and social assistance (184), Professional, scientific, and technical services (127), Accommodation and food services (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90815?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90815 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 280%. 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 90815?
In ZIP code 90815, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.8% 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 90815?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90815 is 28.8 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 90815?
In ZIP code 90815, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90815?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90815 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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