3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 902xxLos Angeles, CA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 902 changed +1.6% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +0.9% for California and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 90201–90293. Most of its 2010 population lived in Los Angeles County (100%). Communities in the region include Downey, Compton, South Gate, Hawthorne, Lynwood. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +1.6%
- 5-year change
- +35.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +440%
- National rank (1 year)
- 705th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 902 vs California and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 902: 539.9
- California: 488.5
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA metro: 557.4
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 902 | CA | U.S. | Gap vs CA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.6% | +0.9% | +3.0% | +0.7 pts | −1.4 pts |
| 3 years | +11.9% | +7.7% | +12.9% | +4.2 pts | −1.0 pts |
| 5 years | +35.6% | +28.1% | +41.3% | +7.5 pts | −5.7 pts |
| 10 years | +82.0% | +76.2% | +93.3% | +5.8 pts | −11.3 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +440% | +388% | +292% | +51.4 pts | +148.3 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 902 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +435% | $1,604,428 |
| Q2 2000 | +340% | $1,320,024 |
| Q2 2005 | +102% | $605,009 |
| Q2 2010 | +140% | $719,757 |
| Q2 2015 | +94.4% | $583,224 |
| Q2 2020 | +47.3% | $441,857 |
| Q2 2021 | +35.6% | $406,676 |
| Q2 2023 | +11.9% | $335,662 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.6% | $304,730 |
How ZIP3 902 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 902 ranks 705th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 23rd of 57 in California. Its one-year change is −1.4 pts versus the nation and +0.7 pts versus California. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in California |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 705th of 882 | 23rd of 57 |
| 3 years | 643rd of 882 | 14th of 57 |
| 5 years | 712th of 882 | 18th of 57 |
| 10 years | 577th of 882 | 23rd of 57 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 47th of 879 | 21st of 57 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 902
ZIP3 902's index peaked in Q4 2006, fell 36.8% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 11.5 years after the top. Today it sits +58.9% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 902 | Q4 2006 | Q1 2012 | -36.8% | Q2 2018 (11.5 yrs) | +58.9% |
| CA | Q3 2006 | Q1 2012 | -41.0% | Q2 2019 (12.8 yrs) | +50.9% |
| Metro | Q4 2006 | Q2 2012 | -35.8% | Q4 2017 (11 yrs) | +63.8% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 902's index has changed +144% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 902 after inflation | CA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.2% | -2.9% | -2.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +1.9% | -1.9% | +0.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +9.3% | +3.3% | +6.4% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +30.9% | +26.7% | +30.4% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +144% | +121% | +152% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 902
Regional estimate
$545,968
- Estimated gain
- $245,968
- Index change
- +81.99%
- Start index
- 296.66
- End index
- 539.89
ZIP3 902 (Los Angeles, CA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 903 · Inglewood, CA area | CA | -1.1% | +23.9% | +457% |
| 905 · Torrance, CA area | CA | +6.1% | +36.9% | +443% |
| 900 · Los Angeles, CA area | CA | -2.3% | +25.0% | +546% |
| 907 · Los Angeles, CA area | CA | +3.1% | +33.2% | +419% |
| 908 · Long Beach, CA area | CA | +2.0% | +32.6% | +484% |
| 904 · Santa Monica, CA area | CA | +1.2% | +31.9% | +457% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 539.89 |
| Q1 2026 | 534.94 |
| Q4 2025 | 523.80 |
| Q3 2025 | 527.52 |
| Q2 2025 | 531.51 |
| Q1 2025 | 519.65 |
| Q4 2024 | 516.98 |
| Q3 2024 | 519.71 |
| Q2 2024 | 508.38 |
| Q1 2024 | 499.08 |
| Q4 2023 | 493.73 |
| Q3 2023 | 486.48 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 902?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 902, the regional index changed +1.6% over the year to Q2 2026, +35.6% over five years, +82.0% over ten years, and +440% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 902 appreciating faster than California and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +1.6% compares with +0.9% for California and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −1.4 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −5.7 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 902?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 902. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 90201 to 90293 (35 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.