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El Segundo, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90245.
Population
16,769
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,077
ZIP codes
1
El Segundo and its ZIP codes
El Segundo at a glance
- El Segundo is about 12 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $150,737 a year, 52% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,587,500 (about 2.2 times the California figure) and median rent is $2,556 a month.
Local data for El Segundo, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
El Segundo, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$150,737
Poverty rate
5.3%
Median home value
$1,587,500
Median rent
$2,556/mo
Homeownership
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher
62.7%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,449), Mexican Americans (2,351), Irish Americans (1,671).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for El Segundo.
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
$378M
2,035 loans, 31,272 jobs reported
How people get to work
El Segundo, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.1%
- Carpooled2.7%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home35.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
El Segundo, 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
75° / 49°F
12.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in El Segundo, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.0%
U.S. 33.3% -11.3 pts
Diabetes
7.5%
U.S. 12.1% -4.6 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
ZIP codes in El Segundo
1 in or overlapping El Segundo. Population shown
Cities near El Segundo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Del AireCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 1.9 mi | 3.9 |
| LennoxCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.1 |
| HawthorneCity | 3.2 mi | 6.1 |
| LawndaleCity | 3.3 mi | 2 |
| Hermosa BeachCity | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| InglewoodCity | 3.9 mi | 9.1 |
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Redondo BeachCity | 4.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Marina del ReyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| GardenaCity | 5.5 mi | 5.8 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Ladera HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3 |
| View Park-Windsor HillsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Culver CityCity | 6.1 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is El Segundo, CA in?
- El Segundo is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in El Segundo, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping El Segundo include 90245.
- What is the population of El Segundo, CA?
- About 16,769 people live in El Segundo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near El Segundo?
- Nearby places include Del Aire (1.9 mi), Manhattan Beach (1.9 mi), Lennox (2.7 mi), Hawthorne (3.2 mi), Lawndale (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023