Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.67 |
| Below Poverty | 8.0% ▼ 20% below avg |
| College Grads | 58.3% ▲ 50% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,223 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 23,747 (20.2%) |
| Some College | 7,436 (6.3%) |
| Associates | 15,376 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 10,533 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 58,146 (49.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,432 ▲ 39% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $961,299 ▲ 245% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 9.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,135/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 68,485 |
| Vacant Units | 4,760 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Torrance is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 172,123 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.66 years.
Economically, Torrance is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $106,432 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Torrance is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $961,299, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,134 per month.
The population of Torrance is well-educated. 58.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Asian as the largest group at 37.0%.
Torrance, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90501 | 41,319 | $92,815 | $887,300 | $1,868 | 7.0% | 51.0% | 45.6% |
| 90502 | 18,114 | $98,867 | $655,200 | $1,903 | 5.3% | 48.1% | 70.0% |
| 90503 | 43,764 | $119,685 | $1,058,100 | $2,249 | 5.4% | 64.7% | 52.5% |
| 90504 | 33,321 | $105,474 | $897,100 | $2,225 | 6.8% | 55.2% | 60.1% |
| 90505 | 35,605 | $110,690 | $1,144,000 | $2,338 | 3.8% | 66.8% | 54.1% |