90602 ZIP Code — Whittier, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90602 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 3.75 square miles and serves a population of 25,949 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90602
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $684,600. Renters make up the majority at 61%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($63,956) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
25,949
population
3.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90602 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90602
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Whittier | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90605 Whittier (1.7 mi)
90606 Whittier (2.2 mi)
90601 Whittier (2.4 mi)
90601 Whittier (2.4 mi)
90603 Whittier (2.5 mi)
90604 Whittier (2.8 mi)
90660 Pico Rivera (3.4 mi)
90670 Santa Fe Springs (3.5 mi)
91745 Hacienda Heights (3.5 mi)
90639 La Mirada (4.3 mi)
90631 La Habra (4.7 mi)
90638 La Mirada (4.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,949 |
| Population density | 6,920 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9684 |
| Longitude | -118.0303 |
| 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 | 46.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
25,949
Population
6,920
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$63,956
Median household income
$28,561
Per capita income
$684,600
Median home value
$1,624
Median monthly rent
39.2%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
3,530
Housing units
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
800
Under 5
767
965
5–9
925
947
10–14
908
1,154
15–19
1,106
1,065
20–24
1,021
1,897
25–34
1,817
2,051
35–44
1,965
1,561
45–54
1,496
611
55–59
585
718
60–64
688
845
65–74
810
383
75–84
366
254
85+
244
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,719 | 25.9% |
| 18 and over | 19,230 | 74.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,902 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
37.2%
Other race
30.5%
White
20.1%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian
1.8%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 15,348 | 37.2% |
| Other race | 12,598 | 30.5% |
| White | 8,303 | 20.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,408 | 8.3% |
| Asian | 735 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 576 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 329 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.4% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
15.1%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
8.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 8.8% |
| Median income | $63,956 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
1.9%
$300k–$500k
11.7%
$500k–$1M
72.4%
$1M+
10.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $684,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,624 |
| Owner occupied | 39.2% |
| Renter occupied | 60.8% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 50.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 32.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 22.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 8.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 23.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 24.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 6.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.7% |
| Electricity | 23.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 5.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,599 | 45.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 657 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,608 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,041 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,276 | 41.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,066 | 26.1% |
| Average household size | 3.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.9% | 42.1% |
| Married | 40.9% | 37.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 11.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
32.3%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
13.5%
Graduate / professional
6.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 283 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 429 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,898 | 37.2% |
| High school | 1,661 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,522 | 32.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Professional & management
9.4%
Retail trade
8.9%
Other services
6.9%
Construction
6.5%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Wholesale trade
3.9%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 17.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 22.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.2% |
| Government | 14.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 4.4% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Work from home | 5.9% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 32.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
5.8%
Female-led households
17.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 13.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 23.4% |
| High cholesterol | 25.5% |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 15.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.2% |
| Binge drinking | 18.9% |
| No physical activity | 22.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 20.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.4% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 603 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.9% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 7.3% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.3% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 9.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,382 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 3,205 | 13.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,863 | 11.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 243 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,557 | 79.2% |
| Born in same state | 20,264 | 78.1% |
| Born in different state | 18,976 | 73.1% |
| Foreign born | 293 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,392 | 20.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,158 | 58.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,711 | 6.6% |
| Italian | 773 | 3% |
| French | 685 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 76 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 43 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 42 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.5% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90602
What city is ZIP code 90602 in?
ZIP code 90602 is primarily assigned to Whittier, California.
What county is ZIP code 90602 in?
ZIP code 90602 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is ZIP code 90602 mostly rentals?
61% of occupied units in ZIP code 90602 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90602?
The median home value in ZIP code 90602 is $684,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 90602?
ZIP code 90602 has an estimated population of 25,949 residents, with a density of 6,918 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90602?
The median household income in ZIP code 90602 is $63,956, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90602 in?
ZIP code 90602 observes the PST timezone.