Los Angeles County, California
Kitchen remodeling in Long Beach, CA
Long Beach has 181,477 homes, about two in five of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1959.
The homes of Long Beach
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Long Beach city.
More homes in Long Beach were built in before 1940 than in any other decade, 19% of them, followed by the 1950s at 18%.
79% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
Detached houses are 41% of homes in Long Beach; the rest are townhomes, condos and apartments. In a condo or townhome the association may have to approve work on plumbing, walls or wiring, so ask for its rules before the measure.
Most homes in Long Beach are rented. A kitchen remodel is booked by the owner of the home, landlords included.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Long Beach is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90805 | 29,023 | 42% | 1959 | 80% |
| 90802 | 25,169 | 21% | 1970 | 64% |
| 90813 | 18,776 | 15% | 1967 | 68% |
| 90803 | 18,261 | 44% | 1960 | 83% |
| 90804 | 16,068 | 22% | 1970 | 68% |
| 90815 | 15,875 | 65% | 1957 | 88% |
| 90808 | 14,796 | 83% | 1955 | 96% |
| 90806 | 13,362 | 37% | 1951 | 82% |
| 90807 | 13,100 | 57% | 1951 | 88% |
| 90814 | 9,725 | 34% | 1961 | 81% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Los Angeles area earn a median $35.49 an hour and plumbers $34.19, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Los Angeles area.
Before you sign: California
California requires a license from the Contractors State License Board for work of $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Since January 1, 2025, smaller jobs also need a license when they need a permit or when the person hires anyone to help.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in California · Permits · What it costs
Elsewhere in the Los Angeles area
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- Lakewood, CA26,867 homes · half built before 1957
- Seal Beach, CA14,632 homes · half built before 1966
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