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La Mirada, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90638, 90639.
Population
47,180
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
6,031
ZIP codes
2
La Mirada and its ZIP codes
La Mirada at a glance
- La Mirada is about 24 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 200th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $109,288 a year, 10% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $825,900 (12% above California) and median rent is $2,217 a month.
Local data for La Mirada, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Mirada, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$109,288
Poverty rate
6.2%
Median home value
$825,900
Median rent
$2,217/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (17,030), Korean Americans (5,032), German Americans (2,805).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for La Mirada.
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
$105M
1,312 loans, 13,263 jobs reported
How people get to work
La Mirada, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Mirada, 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
84° / 46°F
11.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Mirada, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.5%
U.S. 33.3% -10.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in La Mirada
2 in or overlapping La Mirada. Population shown
Cities near La Mirada
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East WhittierCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.1 |
| South WhittierCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5.3 |
| Buena ParkCity | 3.3 mi | 10.5 |
| CerritosCity | 3.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Santa Fe SpringsCity | 3.6 mi | 8.9 |
| La HabraCity | 3.8 mi | 7.6 |
| La PalmaCity | 4 mi | 1.8 |
| NorwalkCity | 4.2 mi | 9.7 |
| WhittierCity | 4.6 mi | 14.6 |
| ArtesiaCity | 4.8 mi | 1.6 |
| FullertonCity | 5 mi | 22.4 |
| La Habra HeightsCity | 5.4 mi | 6.2 |
| CypressCity | 6 mi | 6.6 |
| Hawaiian GardensCity | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| LakewoodCity | 6.2 mi | 9.4 |
| AnaheimCity | 6.2 mi | 50.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Mirada, CA in?
- La Mirada is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in La Mirada, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping La Mirada include 90638, 90639.
- What is the population of La Mirada, CA?
- About 47,180 people live in La Mirada, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Mirada?
- Nearby places include East Whittier (1.9 mi), South Whittier (2.7 mi), Buena Park (3.3 mi), Cerritos (3.3 mi), Santa Fe Springs (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023