NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 90402

CA · Population: 11,816

A
87/100
94
A+
Safety
92
A+
Affordability
82
A
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 90402

Zip code 90402 is located in California and is home to approximately 11,816 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 87/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $171,844 and home values around $2,000,001, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 78.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$171,844
Home Value
$2,000,001
Rent
$2,162/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
78.6%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
74.4%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability92A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life82AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall87AWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).