Zip code 90802: Long Beach, California

Q: What city is zip code 90802?

90802 is assigned to Long Beach, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 90802 in?

90802 is in Los Angeles County, California.

Q: What is the population of 90802?

About 40,434 people live in 90802, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 90802?

The median household income in 90802 is $74,510.

Q: What zip codes are near 90802?

The closest zip codes to 90802 are 90831, 90833, 90834, 90835, 90801.

Residential delivery areaLos Angeles CountyPacific Time

Population

40,434

Median household income

$75K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$543K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,968/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

6.5 sq mi

6,220 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 90802

90802 is an urban zip code in Long Beach, California (Los Angeles County), covering 6.5 sq mi of land. About 40,434 people live here, or 6,220 per square mile. The median resident is 35.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $74,510 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $542,600, or 7.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 21% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,968 a month.

46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.9 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and healthcare. 36% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 90802 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Diversity index72.6
97th
U.S. 61.4 · CA 69.781st of 1,688 in CA
Work from home25.2%
88th
U.S. 15.1% · CA 17.2%402nd of 1,680 in CA
Population density6,220/sq mi
86th
U.S. 95/sq mi · CA 252/sq mi362nd of 1,688 in CA
Median gross rent$1,968
83rd
U.S. $1,413 · CA $2,036688th of 1,464 in CA
Average commute31.9 min
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · CA 28.7 min385th of 1,584 in CA
Rent-burdened renters59.6%
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · CA 55.3%524th of 1,610 in CA
Unemployment rate6.9%
79th
U.S. 5.2% · CA 6.6%665th of 1,681 in CA
Per capita income$54,365
78th
U.S. $44,673 · CA $49,513569th of 1,685 in CA
Median home value$542,600
78th
U.S. $332,700 · CA $734,700994th of 1,586 in CA
Poverty rate17.1%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · CA 12%408th of 1,666 in CA
Foreign-born residents20.2%
75th
U.S. 14.1% · CA 27%796th of 1,688 in CA
Housing vacancy10.9%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · CA 7.5%539th of 1,664 in CA
Bachelor's degree or higher46.1%
74th
U.S. 35.7% · CA 37.1%501st of 1,687 in CA
Tech workers4.4%
73rd
U.S. 3.8% · CA 4.4%427th of 1,678 in CA
Median earnings per worker$57,822
72nd
U.S. $49,666 · CA $52,643658th of 1,658 in CA
Population40,434
68th
U.S. 334,922,499 · CA 39,287,377378th of 1,688 in CA
Uninsured rate9.2%
67th
U.S. 8.4% · CA 6.6%354th of 1,675 in CA
Self-employed workers10.2%
61st
U.S. 10% · CA 11.4%998th of 1,678 in CA
Healthcare workers10.1%
60th
U.S. 9.7% · CA 9.4%551st of 1,678 in CA
Income inequality (Gini)0.447
60th
U.S. 0.483 · CA 0.489732nd of 1,651 in CA
Broadband access93.1%
58th
U.S. 91% · CA 93.5%875th of 1,662 in CA
Government workers14.6%
57th
U.S. 14.5% · CA 14.8%886th of 1,678 in CA
Median household income$74,510
43rd
U.S. $80,734 · CA $99,1221,112th of 1,575 in CA
Median age35.3
23rd
U.S. 38.9 · CA 37.91,268th of 1,687 in CA
Veterans3.3%
18th
U.S. 6.2% · CA 4.3%1,063rd of 1,686 in CA
Residents 65 and older10.3%
9th
U.S. 17.2% · CA 15.7%1,471st of 1,688 in CA
Residents under 1811.8%
4th
U.S. 22% · CA 22%1,439th of 1,688 in CA
Homeownership rate21%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · CA 55.9%1,582nd of 1,662 in CA

Measure	90802	Los Angeles	CA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in CA
Diversity index	72.6	67.5	69.7	61.4	97th	81st of 1,688
Work from home	25.2%	17.1%	17.2%	15.1%	88th	402nd of 1,680
Population density	6,220/sq mi	2,416/sq mi	252/sq mi	95/sq mi	86th	362nd of 1,688
Median gross rent	$1,968	$1,954	$2,036	$1,413	83rd	688th of 1,464
Average commuteWeakness	31.9 min	30.4 min	28.7 min	26.4 min	83rd	385th of 1,584
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.6%	57.7%	55.3%	51.1%	82nd	524th of 1,610
Unemployment rate	6.9%	7.3%	6.6%	5.2%	79th	665th of 1,681
Per capita income	$54,365	$45,792	$49,513	$44,673	78th	569th of 1,685
Median home value	$542,600	$834,200	$734,700	$332,700	78th	994th of 1,586
Poverty rate	17.1%	13.7%	12%	12.5%	77th	408th of 1,666
Foreign-born residents	20.2%	33.4%	27%	14.1%	75th	796th of 1,688
Housing vacancy	10.9%	6.4%	7.5%	10.1%	75th	539th of 1,664
Bachelor's degree or higher	46.1%	36%	37.1%	35.7%	74th	501st of 1,687
Tech workers	4.4%	2.8%	4.4%	3.8%	73rd	427th of 1,678
Median earnings per worker	$57,822	$48,343	$52,643	$49,666	72nd	658th of 1,658
Population	40,434	9,808,667	39,287,377	334,922,499	68th	378th of 1,688
Uninsured rate	9.2%	8.2%	6.6%	8.4%	67th	354th of 1,675
Self-employed workers	10.2%	13.5%	11.4%	10%	61st	998th of 1,678
Healthcare workers	10.1%	9.5%	9.4%	9.7%	60th	551st of 1,678
Income inequality (Gini)	0.447	0.498	0.489	0.483	60th	732nd of 1,651
Broadband access	93.1%	93%	93.5%	91%	58th	875th of 1,662
Government workers	14.6%	13%	14.8%	14.5%	57th	886th of 1,678
Median household income	$74,510	$90,112	$99,122	$80,734	43rd	1,112th of 1,575
Median age	35.3	38.2	37.9	38.9	23rd	1,268th of 1,687
Veterans	3.3%	2.7%	4.3%	6.2%	18th	1,063rd of 1,686
Residents 65 and older	10.3%	15.2%	15.7%	17.2%	9th	1,471st of 1,688
Residents under 18	11.8%	20.6%	22%	22%	4th	1,439th of 1,688
Homeownership rateWeakness	21%	45.9%	55.9%	65.2%	2nd	1,582nd of 1,662

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

30%

25–34

16%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.3

Under 18

11.8%

65 and over

10.3%

Race and ethnicity

White31%
Black15%
Hispanic38%
Asian8%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other0.5%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

72.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

20.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

55.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

64%

Spanish

26%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 22,421
Average household size: 1.8
Family households: 30.3%
Married couples: 16.6%
Living alone: 52.8%
Veterans (of adults): 3.3%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

10%

Median household income

90802

$74,510

Los Angeles Co.

$90,112

California

$99,122

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$54,365

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

19.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.447

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

90802

$542,600

Los Angeles Co.

$834,200

California

$734,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

90802

$1,968

Los Angeles Co.

$1,954

California

$2,036

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

31%

20+ units

50%

Mobile home

0.0%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 25,169
Owner-occupied: 21%
Vacant: 10.9%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 3.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.5%
Home value to income: 7.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

55%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

25%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

20%

30–44

28%

45–59

10%

60+

13%

Average commute

31.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

76.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Management

13%

Healthcare

10%

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Education

Transportation and moving

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Construction and repair

Production

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Professional and technical services

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Retail

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Other services

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Construction

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$57,822

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	90802	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$79,127	$74,888
Service	$30,780	$26,804
Sales and office	$53,180	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,157	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,003	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

15%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

29%

Graduate

17%

High school graduate or higher: 90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 46.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 16.9%
Households with broadband: 93.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76.5%
No internet access: 4.6%
Without health insurance: 9.2%
Limited-English households: 5.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Long Beach
State: California
County: Los Angeles County
Center point: 33.7513° N, 118.2068° W
Land area: 6.5 sq mi
Water area: 7.5 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Long Beach100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 90802

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
90831	Long Beach, CA	1.2 mi	0	—	—
90833	Long Beach, CA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
90834	Long Beach, CA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
90835	Long Beach, CA · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
90801	Long Beach, CA · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
90832	Long Beach, CA · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
90844	Long Beach, CA · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
90899	Long Beach, CA · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
90813	Long Beach, CA	2.2 mi	51,241	$54,526	$585,600
90744	Wilmington, CA	3.5 mi	52,800	$60,847	$631,500
90748	Wilmington, CA · PO box	3.8 mi	—	—	—
90814	Long Beach, CA	3.9 mi	19,471	$104,650	$950,700

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Questions about 90802

What city is zip code 90802?

90802 is assigned to Long Beach, California. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 90802 in?

90802 is in Los Angeles County, California.

What is the population of 90802?

About 40,434 people live in 90802, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 90802 in?

90802 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 90802?

The median household income in 90802 is $74,510.

What zip codes are near 90802?

The closest zip codes to 90802 are 90831, 90833, 90834, 90835, 90801.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 90802, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.