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ZIP Code 90602

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 25,823

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 90602

What is the median household income in 90602?
The median household income in 90602 is $67,259 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 90602?
The poverty rate in 90602 is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 90602?
$729,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 90602?
The median gross rent in 90602 is $1,719 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 90602 residents have a college degree?
21.6% of adults in 90602 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
25,823
Median Income
$67,259
Median Home Value
$729,300
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.0%
Median Age
34.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,043 (+21.8%) Home Value: +$180,500 (+32.9%) Poverty Rate: -2.6 pp (-21.3%) Bachelor's+: +2.4 pp (+12.5%) Unemployment: +1.1 pp (+22.4%)

Demographics

Total Population 25,823
Median Age 34.0
Female 50.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 73.2% White (non-Hisp.) 18.6% Black 1.9% Asian 2.9% Two or More 17.1% Other 46.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
1.0%
Filipino
0.6%
Indian
0.4%
Japanese
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.2%
Korean
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
59.5%
Puerto Rican
0.7%
Cuban
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $67,259 ±$5,479
Per Capita Income $98,095
Median Family Income $76,892
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Child Poverty Rate 13.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 13.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
3.2%
$15–25k
8.0%
$25–35k
7.7%
$35–50k
9.4%
$50–75k
23.2%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
15.0%
$150–200k
8.3%
$200k+
10.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 8,514
Owner-Occupied 39.3%
Renter-Occupied 60.7%
Vacancy Rate 6.6%
Median Home Value $729,300
Median Gross Rent $1,719
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 25.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 47.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.2%
$50–100k
0.5%
$100–200k
3.7%
$200–300k
1.6%
$300–500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
71.2%
$1M+
13.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.3%
$500–1k
5.9%
$1–1.5k
21.3%
$1.5–2k
37.9%
$2–2.5k
21.5%
$2.5–3.5k
5.0%
$3.5k+
2.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.7%
1 vehicle
29.7%
2 vehicles
36.9%
3+
24.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
50.6%
Single-fam. att.
6.4%
2–4 units
3.4%
5–19 units
13.2%
20+ units
8.6%
Mobile home
0.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
15.9%
1940–1969
20.4%
1970–1999
10.8%
2000–2009
0.8%
2010+
1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 84.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 21.6%
Graduate Degree 7.5%
Some College / Associate 21.2%
Less Than High School 6.7%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 63.9%
Unemployment Rate 6.0%
Work from Home 8.5%
Self-Employed 4.9%
Government Workers 13.3%
Private For-Profit 81.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
20.8%
Manufacturing
11.6%
Arts/Entmt.
11.0%
Prof. Services
9.4%
Retail
9.3%
Transportation
8.9%
Finance
6.1%
Construction
6.1%
Wholesale
3.9%
Public Admin
3.5%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture
1.1%
Occupation
Management
32.7%
Production
21.0%
Sales
20.7%
Food Prep
17.6%
Construction
8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 33.2 min
Drove Alone 68.9%
Carpool 12.5%
Public Transit 5.0%
Work from Home 8.5%
Walked 2.6%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 7,950
Avg. Household Size 3.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 47.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 23.1%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.6%
5–9
8.4%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
8.0%
20–24
7.6%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
15.6%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
4.7%
65–74
6.0%
75–84
6.4%
85+
2.8%
Under 18: 26.6% Working age (18–64): 73.4% 65 and over: 11.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 20.9%
Naturalized Citizen 55.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 14.5%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
84.8%
Asia
9.3%
Europe
3.8%
Africa
1.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.1%
With a Disability 9.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 90.5%
Uninsured 9.5%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 88.3%
Has a Computer 92.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 91.7%
Moved from Abroad 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023