90602 ZIP Code
Whittier, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90602 |
| City/Town: | Whittier |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,949 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,956 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,887 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,337 |
| Median Home Value: | $684,600 |
| Land Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9742, -118.0223 |
Population Information (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,949 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,252 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,697 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,567 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,890 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,855 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,260 | 8.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,086 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,714 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,016 | 15.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,057 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,196 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,406 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,655 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 749 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 498 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $684,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,624 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,337 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,905 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 432 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,098 | 39.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,807 | 60.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,291 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,092 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,404 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,268 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,538 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,713 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,192 | 13.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,084 | 6.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,956 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $89,398 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,478 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,887 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,779 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,067 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 712 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,214 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,799 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,767 | 14.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 501 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,303 | 32.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 576 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 329 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 735 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 12,598 | 48.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,408 | 13.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 15,348 | 59.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 19,476 | 75.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 15,769 | 60.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 144 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,495 | 13.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 269 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 270 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 692 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 693 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 972 | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,539 | 19.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 918 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,195 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 665 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 692 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,985 | 74.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,167 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 528 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 233 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 295 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 700 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 123 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 779 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,399 | 11.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 474 | 3.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,077 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,179 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 251 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 702 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,136 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,557 | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,155 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 836 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 399 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,354 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,254 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,531 | 36.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,388 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,589 | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,731 | 21.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,027 | 13.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 595 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 201 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 671 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,215 | 50.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 415 | 5.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 281 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 500 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,218 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 936 | 11.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 704 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 68 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 25 | 0.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 68 | 0.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 198 | 2.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 481 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 754 | 9.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 982 | 11.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,673 | 32.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,892 | 22.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,264 | 15.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 689 | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,951 | 23.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,083 | 37.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,999 | 24.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 533 | 6.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 82 | 1.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,507 | 69.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 85 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,871 | 23.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 410 | 5.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 686 | 8.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,418 | 30.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,932 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,869 | 23.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 17 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 8 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 92 | 3.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 58 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 361 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,242 | 72.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 320 | 10.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90602 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,773 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $617 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,624 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.38 |
Households (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,905 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,599 | 45.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,857 | 23.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,608 | 20.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,041 | 25.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,276 | 41.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,066 | 26.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,387 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,075 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,249 | 40.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 180 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 687 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,315 | 41.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,793 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 283 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 429 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,898 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,661 | 21.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,522 | 32.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,230 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 603 | 3.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,742 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,292 | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 170 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,180 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 942 | 41.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,316 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,198 | 8.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,736 | 79.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 374 | 17.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 90 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 88 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90602 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,557 | 79.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 293 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,392 | 1840.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,392 | 1840.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,392 | 1840.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 228 | 77.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 88 | 30.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,505 | 1537.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 79 | 27.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,382 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,483 | 51.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,899 | 48.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,948 | 44.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 329 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 465 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 157 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90602 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,905 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,239 | 91.6% | 89.4% |
Whittier, CA90602