Long Beach, California is home to many religious congregations of varying denominations. The 90802 zip code specifically contains several churches representing major Christian faith traditions, from Baptist to Catholic and more. There are also multiple non-denominational churches that serve the diverse spiritual needs of the community. Additionally, there are a handful of mosques and synagogues located within the 90802 zip code as well. Many of these congregations offer various programs and services aside from regular worship such as Sunday School or youth groups for children, ministries for the homeless or disadvantaged, bible study groups, and other social events. People in Long Beach have a wide range of choices when it comes to finding a congregation that fits their beliefs or spiritual needs.
53.4% of the people in Long Beach (zip 90802) are religious:
- 2.0% are Baptist
- 0.4% are Episcopalian
- 37.0% are Catholic
- 0.5% are Lutheran
- 1.2% are Methodist
- 1.8% are Pentecostal
- 0.8% are Presbyterian
- 1.6% are Church of Jesus Christ
- 5.2% are another Christian faith
- 1.1% are Judaism
- 1.1% are an eastern faith
- 0.7% affilitates with Islam
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According to some estimates, there are roughly 4,200 religions in the world.