Long Beach
City in Los Angeles County, California
Long Beach is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 466,742 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Signal Hill, 1.6 miles N.
- 466,742residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 50.7 sq miland area · 131.2 km²
- 9,211 / sq mipopulation density
- 90804main ZIP code (15 in total)
About Long Beach
Long Beach is a coastal city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is the 44th-most populous city in the United States, with a population of 450,469 as of 2025. A charter city, Long Beach is the 7th-most populous city in California, the 2nd-most populous city in Los Angeles County, and the largest city in California that is not a county seat.
Incorporated in 1897, Long Beach is in Southern California, in the southern part of Los Angeles County. Long Beach is approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles, and is part of the Gateway Cities region. The Port of Long Beach is the second busiest container port in the United States and is among the world's largest shipping ports. The city is over an oilfield with minor wells both directly beneath the city as well as offshore.
The city is known for its waterfront attractions, including the permanently docked RMS Queen Mary and the Aquarium of the Pacific. Long Beach also hosts the Grand Prix of Long Beach auto race and the Long Beach Pride Festival and Parade. California State University, Long Beach is one of the largest universities in California.
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- Median household income
- $87,430
- Median home value
- $806,600
- Median rent
- $1,871/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Long Beach had 466,742 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 466,742 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,211 per sq mi (3,556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Long Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 466,742 (2020) |
| Land area | 50.67 sq mi (131.2 km²) |
| Water area | 27.18 sq mi (70.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7808° N, 118.1682° W |
| ZIP codes | 90804, 90712, 90755, 90802, 90803, 90806, 90807, 90808, 90810, 90813, 90814, 90815, 90822, 90831, 90840 |
| Official website | longbeach.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0643000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Long Beach
- Signal Hill1.6 mi N
- Rossmoor5.1 mi E
- Lakewood5.3 mi NE
- Seal Beach5.9 mi E
- Carson6.2 mi NW
- Los Alamitos6.2 mi E
- Hawaiian Gardens6.4 mi NE
- Bellflower7.8 mi N
- West Carson7.8 mi W
- Artesia7.8 mi NE
- Cypress7.9 mi E
- East Rancho Dominguez8.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Long Beach
What county is Long Beach in?
Long Beach is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Long Beach, CA?
466,742 people lived in Long Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Long Beach, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90804. Other ZIP codes: 90712, 90755, 90802, 90803, 90806, 90807, 90808, 90810, 90813, 90814, 90815, 90822.
What is the elevation of Long Beach?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Long Beach?
Signal Hill (1.6 mi), Rossmoor (5.1 mi), Lakewood (5.3 mi), Seal Beach (5.9 mi), Carson (6.2 mi).
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