90803 ZIP Code — Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90803 is located in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 4.07 square miles and serves a population of 31,659 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90803
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,102,400. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($107,889) 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.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
31,659
population
4.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90803 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90803
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90803. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Long Beach | Acceptable |
| Long Beach | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90814 Long Beach (1.1 mi)
90840 Long Beach (1.8 mi)
90804 Long Beach (2 mi)
90831 Long Beach (2.1 mi)
90833 Long Beach (2.2 mi)
90815 Long Beach (2.5 mi)
90740 Seal Beach (3 mi)
90846 Long Beach (3.4 mi)
90842 Long Beach (3.4 mi)
90844 Long Beach (3.4 mi)
90847 Long Beach (3.4 mi)
90848 Long Beach (3.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 31,659 |
| Population density | 7,779 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.7596 |
| Longitude | -118.1302 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 562 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
31,659
Population
7,779
People per sq mi
46.6
Median age
$107,889
Median household income
$77,544
Per capita income
$1,102,400
Median home value
$1,949
Median monthly rent
43.9%
Home ownership
6.5%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
8,786
Housing units
58.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
562
Under 5
525
322
5–9
301
436
10–14
407
729
15–19
681
636
20–24
594
2,843
25–34
2,652
2,349
35–44
2,192
2,476
45–54
2,310
1,439
55–59
1,342
1,126
60–64
1,051
2,087
65–74
1,947
1,101
75–84
1,027
271
85+
253
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,309 | 10.5% |
| 18 and over | 28,350 | 89.5% |
| 65 and over | 6,686 | 21.1% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.8%
Two or more races
8.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Asian
6.4%
Other race
3.3%
Black or African American
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,658 | 68.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,863 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,717 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 2,197 | 6.4% |
| Other race | 1,141 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,095 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 404 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 301 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 24.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 30.5% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 15.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.8%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
4.2%
$35k–$50k
6.2%
$50k–$75k
11.6%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
24.8%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
19.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 19.6% |
| Median income | $107,889 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.1%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
0.1%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k–$300k
1.7%
$300k–$500k
5.0%
$500k–$1M
32.0%
$1M+
58.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $1,102,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,949 |
| Owner occupied | 43.9% |
| Renter occupied | 56.1% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
| Single-family detached | 35.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 10.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.7% |
| Electricity | 27.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 3.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,629 | 33.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,674 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,741 | 27.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,038 | 29.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,199 | 12.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,833 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 1.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.0% | 38.4% |
| Married | 40.7% | 40.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
1.5%
HS graduate
8.2%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
33.7%
Graduate / professional
24.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 58.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 318 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 3.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,179 | 25.3% |
| High school | 726 | 15.6% |
| College / grad school | 2,292 | 49.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.5%
Professional & management
13.7%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Retail trade
6.0%
Construction
5.7%
Information
4.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Other services
3.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 60.8% |
| Service | 7.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.9% |
| Production & transportation | 7.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.1% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.9% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Work from home | 18.0% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.5%
Under 18 years
2.1%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
3.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.9% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 17.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 8.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 13.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.4% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.4% |
| Poor mental health | 13.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 7.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.4% |
| Visited dentist | 72.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.3% |
| Teeth loss | 6.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,296 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.3% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 21.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 81.5% |
| Public insurance | 26.6% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,572 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 1,075 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 529 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 195 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 302 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,247 | 86.1% |
| Born in same state | 26,860 | 84.8% |
| Born in different state | 17,727 | 56.0% |
| Foreign born | 387 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,412 | 13.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,945 | 66.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,191 | 13.2% |
| Italian | 3,763 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 778 | 2.5% |
| Polish | 667 | 2.1% |
| English | 344 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 258 | 0.8% |
| German | 93 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 91 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 81 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.0% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90803
What city is ZIP code 90803 in?
ZIP code 90803 is primarily assigned to Long Beach, California.
What county is ZIP code 90803 in?
ZIP code 90803 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 90803?
59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 90803 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 90803 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90803?
The median home value in ZIP code 90803 is $1,102,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90803?
The median household income in ZIP code 90803 is $107,889, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90803 in?
ZIP code 90803 observes the PST timezone.