🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

90504

Torrance

ZIP Code 90504 is a standard zip code serving Torrance, Torrance, California (CA), in Los Angeles County, United States. It has an estimated population of 32,102 with a median household income of $72,194. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: California (CA)
County: Los Angeles
City: Torrance
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 33.870800
Longitude: -118.329500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 4.45 mi²
Water Area: 0.02 mi²
Population Density: 7213.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 33.887061°N, 33.847274°S, -118.309123°E, -118.355898°W

With 32,102 residents spread across 4.45 square miles, this area has a population density of 7213.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

32,102

Population

90th percentile

$72,194

Median Income

85th percentile

$516,700

Median Home Value

95th percentile

4.45 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 90504 is $72,194, and the median home value is $516,700. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

11,986

Total Units

11,580

Occupied Units

96.6%

Occupancy Rate

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