90802 ZIP Code — Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90802 is located in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 6.53 square miles and serves a population of 40,012 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562/310/424/714.
About ZIP code 90802
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 $521,800. Renters make up the majority at 79%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $69,613.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
40,012
population
6.53
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90802 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90802
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90802. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Long Beach | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90844 Long Beach (2 mi)
90842 Long Beach (2 mi)
90847 Long Beach (2 mi)
90848 Long Beach (2 mi)
90846 Long Beach (2 mi)
90813 Long Beach (2.2 mi)
90822 Long Beach (2.5 mi)
90744 Wilmington (3.5 mi)
90731 San Pedro (3.6 mi)
90833 Long Beach (3.9 mi)
90831 Long Beach (4.1 mi)
90814 Long Beach (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 40,012 |
| Population density | 6,127 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.53 sq mi |
| Water area | 7.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.7465 |
| Longitude | -118.2133 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 562/310/424/714 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
40,012
Population
6,127
People per sq mi
35.3
Median age
$69,613
Median household income
$50,083
Per capita income
$521,800
Median home value
$1,755
Median monthly rent
21.2%
Home ownership
16.5%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
7,232
Housing units
42.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
726
Under 5
663
581
5–9
530
831
10–14
759
958
15–19
874
1,682
20–24
1,535
5,570
25–34
5,083
3,609
35–44
3,292
2,570
45–54
2,344
1,101
55–59
1,005
1,374
60–64
1,253
1,335
65–74
1,219
481
75–84
439
104
85+
94
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,186 | 13.0% |
| 18 and over | 34,826 | 87.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,672 | 9.2% |
| Median age | 35.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39.3%
Hispanic or Latino
19.1%
Other race
13.1%
Black or African American
11.5%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian
6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,421 | 39.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,436 | 19.1% |
| Other race | 6,455 | 13.1% |
| Black or African American | 5,696 | 11.5% |
| Two or more races | 4,797 | 9.7% |
| Asian | 3,138 | 6.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 428 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.9% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.8%
$25k–$35k
7.4%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
16.0%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
9.3%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.3% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $69,613 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
2.6%
$300k–$500k
41.6%
$500k–$1M
46.8%
$1M+
5.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $521,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,755 |
| Owner occupied | 21.2% |
| Renter occupied | 78.8% |
| Vacant | 10.8% |
| Single-family detached | 5.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 49.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.61 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 21.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 40.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 5.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.2% |
| 3 or more | 3.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.5% |
| Electricity | 37.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 11.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,795 | 17.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,969 | 13.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8,446 | 38.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,524 | 30.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,764 | 12.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,964 | 13.6% |
| Average household size | 1.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 61.5% | 54.1% |
| Married | 24.3% | 25.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 6.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
13.2%
Some college, no degree
25.2%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
26.7%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 308 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 131 | 1.6% |
| Elementary school | 2,317 | 27.7% |
| High school | 1,669 | 19.9% |
| College / grad school | 3,951 | 47.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.8%
Professional & management
18.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.3%
Retail trade
8.7%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Public administration
4.8%
Information
4.3%
Other services
4.2%
Construction
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.1% |
| Service | 18.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.1% |
| Production & transportation | 8.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 13.0% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.1% |
| Carpool | 6.1% |
| Public transit | 4.9% |
| Walk | 6.5% |
| Work from home | 19.3% |
| Other means | 3.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.4 |
Poverty
All people
16.5%
Under 18 years
28.6%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 14.3% |
| Retirement income | 9.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 24.8% |
| High cholesterol | 25.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 15.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 18.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 17.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.3% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,601 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.9% |
| 65 and over | 35.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.6% |
| Public insurance | 37.2% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 38,623 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 4,530 | 11.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,322 | 8.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 519 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 623 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,387 | 80.9% |
| Born in same state | 32,026 | 80.0% |
| Born in different state | 22,530 | 56.3% |
| Foreign born | 361 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,625 | 19.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,224 | 42.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,501 | 6.3% |
| French | 1,998 | 5% |
| Arab | 749 | 1.9% |
| Polish | 237 | 0.6% |
| German | 232 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 228 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 179 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 69 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.3% |
| Internet access | 97.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90802
What city is ZIP code 90802 in?
ZIP code 90802 is primarily assigned to Long Beach, California.
What county is ZIP code 90802 in?
ZIP code 90802 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is ZIP code 90802 mostly rentals?
79% of occupied units in ZIP code 90802 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90802?
17% of residents in ZIP code 90802 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90802?
The median home value in ZIP code 90802 is $521,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 90802?
ZIP code 90802 has an estimated population of 40,012 residents, with a density of 6,126 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 90802 in?
ZIP code 90802 observes the PST timezone.