90402 ZIP Code — Santa Monica, CA

Los Angeles County, California

ZIP code 90402 is located in Santa Monica, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 2.04 square miles and serves a population of 11,816 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310.

About ZIP code 90402

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $2,000,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($171,844) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 90402 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

11,816

population

2.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

90402 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 90402

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90402. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Santa Monica	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

90403 Santa Monica (0.7 mi) 90401 Santa Monica (1.4 mi) 90404 Santa Monica (1.8 mi) 90405 Santa Monica (2.5 mi) 90025 Los Angeles (3.4 mi) 90291 Venice (3.6 mi) 90049 Los Angeles (3.6 mi) 90084 Los Angeles (3.6 mi) 90272 Pacific Palisades (4 mi) 90095 Los Angeles (4.2 mi) 90064 Los Angeles (4.3 mi) 90024 Los Angeles (4.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,816
Population density	5,792 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	2.04 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	34.0350
Longitude	-118.5022
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	310

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.7%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	41.3%	11.0%	13.3%

Demographics & statistics

11,816

Population

5,792

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$171,844

Median household income

$138,786

Per capita income

$2,000,000

Median home value

$2,162

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

4,459

Housing units

78.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

419

Under 5

422

361

5–9

364

351

10–14

354

310

15–19

313

20–24

549

25–34

553

565

35–44

568

723

45–54

729

383

55–59

385

467

60–64

470

988

65–74

995

452

75–84

455

252

85+

253

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,785	23.6%
18 and over	9,031	76.4%
65 and over	3,395	28.7%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.2%

Two or more races 10.3%

Asian 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,274	74.2%
Two or more races	1,282	10.3%
Asian	1,035	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	679	5.4%
Other race	120	1%
Black or African American	66	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	39	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.7%	36.2%	32.6%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.2%	27.7%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	24.5%	26.4%
Over $200k	41.3%	11.0%	13.3%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 5.7%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 45.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	5.7%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	17.6%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	45.9%
Median income	$171,844

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 0.3%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

$1M+ 93.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$2,000,000
Median rent / month	$2,162
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	62.9%
Large apartment buildings	21.2%
Mobile homes	0.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	15.7%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	29.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	15.8%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	25.8%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	15.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	44.5%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	68.6%
Electricity	29.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,850	59.7%
Cohabiting couple	274	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	749	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	904	18.9%
Households with children under 18	1,402	29.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,242	46.9%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	20.2%
Married	67.6%	59.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	2.4%	6.2%
Divorced	5.3%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 1.3%

HS graduate 5.3%

Some college, no degree 7.9%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 33.6%

Graduate / professional 45.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	78.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	229	9.1%
Kindergarten	152	6.0%
Elementary school	1,108	44.1%
High school	613	24.4%
College / grad school	413	16.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.6%

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Finance & real estate 13.7%

Information 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 4.8%

Manufacturing 3.6%

Other services 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Public administration 2.3%

Construction 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	79.4%
Service	4.4%
Sales & office	12.1%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	1.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.8%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	14.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.3%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	27.4%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 3.0%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 7.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.7%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.9%
High blood pressure	28.0%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	7.5%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.4%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	5.9%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	11.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.7%
Depression	15.7%
Fair or poor health	8.2%
Poor mental health	11.2%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	4.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.7%
Visited dentist	77.9%
Cholesterol screening	95.9%
Teeth loss	4.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	336	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.1%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	2.8%
65 and over	19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.9%
Public insurance	31.7%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,975	92.9%
Spanish	591	5.4%
Other Indo-European	131	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	99	0.9%
Other languages	287	2.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,674	81.9%
Born in same state	9,334	79.0%
Born in different state	5,112	43.3%
Foreign born	340	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,142	18.1%
Not a US citizen	1,637	76.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,455	12.3%
Italian	1,197	10.1%
Arab	244	2.1%
Irish	172	1.5%
Norwegian	111	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	107	0.9%
Polish	50	0.4%
English	19	0.2%
German	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.4%
Internet access	99.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90402

What city is ZIP code 90402 in?

ZIP code 90402 is primarily assigned to Santa Monica, California.

What county is ZIP code 90402 in?

ZIP code 90402 falls within Los Angeles County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 90402?

79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 90402 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 90402 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 90402 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 90402 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 90402?

The median household income in ZIP code 90402 is $171,844, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 90402 in?

ZIP code 90402 observes the PST timezone.