| ZIP Code | 90602 |
|---|---|
| City | Whittier |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 562 |
| Elevation | 301 ft |
| Latitude | 33.974242 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.02233 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.5 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.11 |
| Below Poverty | 12.6% ▲ 26% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.3% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 407 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,149 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 1,446 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 2,406 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,728 (11.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,415 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,259 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $729,300 ▲ 162% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 10.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,719/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,514 |
| Vacant Units | 564 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,514 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 564 |
| Owner Occupied | 39.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 60.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.11 |
ZIP code 90602 is located in Whittier, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 25,823, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.5 years. Economically, 90602 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,259 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90602 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $729,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,719 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 60.7% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 90602 is primarily Hispanic (73.24%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.6%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90602 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 90602 in Whittier, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 25,823 residents, a median household income of $67,259, and a median home value of $729,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.