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ZIP 90802

Pop. 40,434·Los Angeles County·617th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,505/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$540
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ZIP 90802 · $2,505
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,980
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,500
4 BR+
$3,900
Research median
$2,760/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,060/yr
At $2,505/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90802 (Long Beach, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,434
Median income
$74,510
Median age
35.3
Renters
79%
Age distribution
37.7%
28.7%
Under 1811.8%
18–3437.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6411.5%
65+10.3%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
40.6%
16%
38.3%
White40.6%
Black16%
Hispanic38.3%
Asian9.1%
Education (25+)
14.8%
30%
46.1%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
21%
79%
Owner21%
Renter79%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90802 in Long Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,044 → $2,505
up 22.6%
Income
$62,720 → $74,510
up 18.8%
Population
39,036 → 40,434
up 3.6%
Renter share
79.4% → 79%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43.8% → 46.1%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.8 → 35.3
-0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 90802 in Long Beach, CA has increased by $461 per month, settling near $2,505 after starting the period at $2,044. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90802 in Long Beach, CA now reports about $74,510, up from $62,720 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,036 to 40,434 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.8% to 46.1%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90802 in Long Beach, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90802 covers Long Beach, CA. The median rent here is $2,505/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($74,510/yr), ZIP 90802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90802 (Long Beach, CA) is $2,505. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90802's median rent of $2,505/mo is $540 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90802 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #617 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,505/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,505/mo in ZIP 90802. The local median household income is $74,510/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90802?

Rent in ZIP 90802 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90802 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,505/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($74,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90802 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79% of ZIP 90802 households are renters, while 21% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90802 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90802 compare to the rest of Long Beach?

ZIP 90802 is pricier than Long Beach as a whole. At $2,505/mo, it's $141 above the Long Beach citywide median of $2,364/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,505/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 90802's median household income ($74,510/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90802 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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