| ZIP Code | 90504 |
|---|---|
| City | Torrance |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 310/424 |
| Elevation | 54 ft |
| Latitude | 33.86728 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.331642 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.84 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.2% ▲ 43% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 638 (2.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,885 (21.4%) |
| Some College | 1,470 (6.4%) |
| Associates | 3,222 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,078 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 10,512 (46.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,474 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $897,100 ▲ 222% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,225/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,328 |
| Vacant Units | 664 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,328 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 664 |
| Owner Occupied | 60.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.84 |
ZIP code 90504 is located in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 33,321, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42 years. Economically, 90504 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,474 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90504 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $897,100 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,225 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 90504 is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 39.4%. Residents are well-educated — 55.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90504 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 90504 in Torrance, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,321 residents, a median household income of $105,474, and a median home value of $897,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.