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Hawthorne, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90250, 90304.
Population
85,191
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
13,994
ZIP codes
2
Hawthorne and its ZIP codes
Hawthorne at a glance
- Hawthorne is about 56 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 101st among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $75,848, 23% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $863,400 (18% above California) and median rent is $1,782 a month.
Local data for Hawthorne, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hawthorne, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,848
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$863,400
Median rent
$1,782/mo
Homeownership
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (32,119), Guatemalan Americans (4,310), Salvadoran Americans (4,007).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Hawthorne.
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
$72.05B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$180M
3,738 loans, 19,849 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hawthorne, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Hawthorne
2 in or overlapping Hawthorne. Population shown
Cities near Hawthorne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Del AireCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1 |
| LennoxCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.1 |
| LawndaleCity | 1.8 mi | 2 |
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.1 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.3 |
| GardenaCity | 2.6 mi | 5.8 |
| InglewoodCity | 2.8 mi | 9.1 |
| El SegundoCity | 3.2 mi | 5.4 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 3.5 mi | 3.9 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| Hermosa BeachCity | 4.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Redondo BeachCity | 4.7 mi | 6.2 |
| TorranceCity | 5.5 mi | 20.5 |
| View Park-Windsor HillsCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.8 |
| Ladera HeightsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hawthorne, CA in?
- Hawthorne is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Hawthorne, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hawthorne include 90250, 90304.
- What is the population of Hawthorne, CA?
- About 85,191 people live in Hawthorne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hawthorne?
- Nearby places include Del Aire (1.3 mi), Lennox (1.7 mi), Lawndale (1.8 mi), Alondra Park (1.8 mi), West Athens (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023