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Lakewood, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90712, 90713, 90715.
Population
79,850
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
8,500
ZIP codes
3
Lakewood and its ZIP codes
Lakewood at a glance
- Lakewood is about 34 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 110th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $119,177 a year, 20% more than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $827,200 (13% above California) and median rent is $2,347 a month.
Local data for Lakewood, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakewood, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,177
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$827,200
Median rent
$2,347/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
32.7%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (23,485), Filipino Americans (5,823), German Americans (5,671).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Lakewood.
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
$66.2M
1,900 loans, 9,969 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lakewood, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakewood, 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
81° / 47°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lakewood, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.2%
U.S. 33.3% -9.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
ZIP codes in Lakewood
3 in or overlapping Lakewood. Population shown
Cities near Lakewood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian GardensCity | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| ArtesiaCity | 1.7 mi | 1.6 |
| La PalmaCity | 2.8 mi | 1.8 |
| Long BeachCity | 2.9 mi | 50.7 |
| CerritosCity | 2.9 mi | 8.7 |
| CypressCity | 3.4 mi | 6.6 |
| BellflowerCity | 3.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Los AlamitosCity | 3.8 mi | 4 |
| RossmoorCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| NorwalkCity | 4.4 mi | 9.7 |
| Buena ParkCity | 4.8 mi | 10.5 |
| Signal HillCity | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| ParamountCity | 5.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Santa Fe SpringsCity | 6.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Seal BeachCity | 6.2 mi | 11.3 |
| La MiradaCity | 6.2 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakewood, CA in?
- Lakewood is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Lakewood, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakewood include 90712, 90713, 90715.
- What is the population of Lakewood, CA?
- About 79,850 people live in Lakewood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakewood?
- Nearby places include Hawaiian Gardens (1.5 mi), Artesia (1.7 mi), La Palma (2.8 mi), Long Beach (2.9 mi), Cerritos (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023