Question 1

Is 90502 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90502 in West Carson has a crime score of 95/100, which is below the city average — meaning this area has relatively fewer reported incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent crime rates are well below the national baseline, and property crime is similarly low. For residents and prospective buyers, this score places 90502 among the safer ZIP codes in the West Carson metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 90502?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90502 has a school score of 70/100, based on NCES EdFacts proficiency data for nearby public schools. Schools in 90502 perform near state averages on math and reading assessments — neither significantly above nor below the West Carson district benchmark. For families with school-age children, the Full School Report for 90502 provides proficiency rates and enrollment data for each individual school. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 assessment data.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 90502?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 90502 is approximately $741K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 90502 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 90502 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 90502 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 90502 has an overall NeighborScore of 75/100, placing it in the moderate range for West Carson. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 75/100, 90502 scores similarly to the middle tier of West Carson neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Meyler Street Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Van Deene Avenue Elementary	KG–06	—	—	—

West Carson — ZIP 90502

Real Estate Snapshot

Crime Overview

Nearby Schools

Demographics

Map

Frequently Asked Questions