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U.S. ZIP Code · CA90602

Los Angeles County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Typical home value

$853,674[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.1%
5-year / yr
+4.5%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+200.5%
vs metro
-11.6%
vs state
+21.9%
ZIP 90602 location in CA
Location of ZIP 90602 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 90602 is worth $853,674 — 11.6% below the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,172 a month — a 3.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,172[2]
Gross yield
3.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,287[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Los Angeles County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
25,905[3]
Median household income
$68,505[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Los Angeles County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-40,453[5]
Moved in
122,437
Moved out
162,890

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
2
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Evergreen Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · East Whittier City Elementary

    417 students

  • Lydia Jackson College Preparatory Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Whittier City Elementary

    374 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$26,062

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,317
Loan principal$682,939
Down payment$170,735
Total interest paid$871,051

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.52
Monthly cost to own$5,469
Monthly rent$2,172

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
36th percentile[2]
Property tax
28th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 90602?
The typical home in 90602 is worth $853,674, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 90602?
Home values in 90602 are up 1.1% over the past year, and up 4.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 90602?
A typical home in 90602 rents for about $2,172 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 90602?
The effective property tax rate in 90602 is 0.6% — roughly $5,287 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 90602?
ZIP code 90602 has a population of 25,905 and a median household income of $68,505.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Acton CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $854,372
    Gross yield
  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $849,937
    Gross yield
    3.8%
  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $860,259
    Gross yield
    3.1%
  • Santa Clarita, CA

    Typical home
    $846,957
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Anaheim, CA

    Typical home
    $861,101
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Irvine, CA

    Typical home
    $844,120
    Gross yield

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