90602 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 90602 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90602 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90602 is 5.2%.
| Population | 25,949 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 9,879 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 7,953 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $55,328 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $357,320 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 10.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 63.42% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 91.48% |
90602 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,492 | 31.71% |
| Black | 523 | 1.75% |
| Hispanic | 18,977 | 63.4% |
| Asian | 724 | 2.42% |
| Native American | 209 | 0.7% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 6 | 0.02% |
90602 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 25 | 3.11% |
| Black | 11 | 1.37% |
| Hispanic | 762 | 94.89% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.25% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
90602 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 861 | 7.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,672 | 14.19% |
| High School Diploma | 3,383 | 28.71% |
| No High School Diploma | 414 | 3.51% |
| GED or Alternate | 429 | 3.64% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,832 | 24.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,072 | 9.1% |
| Masters Degree | 829 | 7.04% |
| Professional Degree | 213 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 77 | 0.65% |
