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Carson, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90248, 90745, 90746, 90747, 90810.
Population
92,871
Land area
18.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,958
ZIP codes
5
Carson and its ZIP codes
Carson at a glance
- Carson is about 20 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 83rd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $108,703, 10% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $704,400 (4% below California) and median rent is $1,956 a month.
Local data for Carson, CA
Counts from official public data
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools26
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks8
- Post Offices3
- Parks20
- Grocery Stores42
- Restaurants283
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies6
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers4
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities18
Housing and community stats
Carson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,703
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$704,400
Median rent
$1,956/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (29,678), Filipino Americans (19,514), Guatemalan Americans (2,275).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Carson.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,080
4,525,460 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.1B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$570M
5,169 loans, 59,447 jobs reported
How people get to work
Carson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit1.6%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home8.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carson, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
10,584
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 47°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Carson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Carson
5 in or overlapping Carson. Population shown
Cities near Carson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West CarsonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.3 |
| ComptonCity | 3.8 mi | 10 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| GardenaCity | 4.9 mi | 5.8 |
| East Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| Signal HillCity | 5.1 mi | 2.2 |
| LomitaCity | 5.3 mi | 1.9 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| TorranceCity | 5.5 mi | 20.5 |
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
| ParamountCity | 6.3 mi | 4.7 |
| LynwoodCity | 6.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Rolling Hills EstatesCity | 6.6 mi | 3.6 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| LawndaleCity | 6.9 mi | 2 |
| Rancho Palos VerdesCity | 6.9 mi | 13.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carson, CA in?
- Carson is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Carson, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carson include 90248, 90745, 90746, 90747, 90810.
- What is the population of Carson, CA?
- About 92,871 people live in Carson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carson?
- Nearby places include West Carson (3 mi), Compton (3.8 mi), West Rancho Dominguez (4.6 mi), Gardena (4.9 mi), East Rancho Dominguez (4.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023