90002 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 90002 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90002 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90002 is 5.2%.
| Population | 53,108 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.00% |
| Population Density | 17,892 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,617 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,159 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $268,680 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 60.28% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 77.96% |
90002 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 17,275 | 23.6% |
| Black | 9,256 | 12.64% |
| Hispanic | 44,082 | 60.21% |
| Asian | 627 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 1,893 | 2.59% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 75 | 0.1% |
90002 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 77 | 1.58% |
| Black | 935 | 19.23% |
| Hispanic | 3,831 | 78.81% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
90002 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 926 | 6.88% |
| Bachelor Degree | 691 | 5.14% |
| High School Diploma | 5,899 | 43.86% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,080 | 8.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 478 | 3.55% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,132 | 23.28% |
| Associates Degree | 1,028 | 7.64% |
| Masters Degree | 155 | 1.15% |
| Professional Degree | 37 | 0.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 25 | 0.19% |