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Gardena, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90247, 90249.
Population
59,422
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
10,194
ZIP codes
2
Gardena and its ZIP codes
Gardena at a glance
- Gardena is about 40 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 157th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $84,803 a year, 14% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $700,600 (5% below California) and median rent is $1,809 a month.
Local data for Gardena, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools10
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices3
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores31
- Restaurants335
- Affordable Housing5
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities3
Housing and community stats
Gardena, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,803
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$700,600
Median rent
$1,809/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.9%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (18,120), Japanese Americans (4,884), Korean Americans (3,205).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Gardena.
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
$227M
3,580 loans, 25,782 jobs reported
How people get to work
Gardena, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit2.9%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gardena, 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° / 49°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gardena, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Gardena
2 in or overlapping Gardena. Population shown
Cities near Gardena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.1 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| LawndaleCity | 2.5 mi | 2 |
| HawthorneCity | 2.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Del AireCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.8 |
| LennoxCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| TorranceCity | 4.3 mi | 20.5 |
| ComptonCity | 4.6 mi | 10 |
| West CarsonCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.3 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.7 |
| CarsonCity | 4.9 mi | 18.7 |
| InglewoodCity | 5 mi | 9.1 |
| Redondo BeachCity | 5 mi | 6.2 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 5 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gardena, CA in?
- Gardena is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Gardena, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Gardena include 90247, 90249.
- What is the population of Gardena, CA?
- About 59,422 people live in Gardena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gardena?
- Nearby places include Alondra Park (1.5 mi), West Rancho Dominguez (2.3 mi), West Athens (2.5 mi), Lawndale (2.5 mi), Hawthorne (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023