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Lawndale, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90260.
Population
30,781
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
15,608
ZIP codes
1
Lawndale and its ZIP codes
Lawndale at a glance
- Lawndale is about 62 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 264th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $85,441, 14% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $781,900 (6% above California) and median rent is $1,938 a month.
Local data for Lawndale, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lawndale, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,441
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$781,900
Median rent
$1,938/mo
Homeownership
37.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
36.9
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (11,892), Salvadoran Americans (2,480), Guatemalan Americans (2,407).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Lawndale.
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
$42.3M
1,114 loans, 5,599 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lawndale, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle2.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.8%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lawndale, 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 Lawndale, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.4%
U.S. 33.3% -3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Lawndale
1 in or overlapping Lawndale. Population shown
Cities near Lawndale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| HawthorneCity | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Del AireCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| GardenaCity | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 2.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Hermosa BeachCity | 3 mi | 1.4 |
| Redondo BeachCity | 3 mi | 6.2 |
| El SegundoCity | 3.3 mi | 5.4 |
| LennoxCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.3 |
| TorranceCity | 3.9 mi | 20.5 |
| InglewoodCity | 4.5 mi | 9.1 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.8 |
| West CarsonCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 2.3 |
| CarsonCity | 6.9 mi | 18.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lawndale, CA in?
- Lawndale is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Lawndale, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawndale include 90260.
- What is the population of Lawndale, CA?
- About 30,781 people live in Lawndale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lawndale?
- Nearby places include Alondra Park (1 mi), Hawthorne (1.8 mi), Del Aire (2 mi), Gardena (2.5 mi), Manhattan Beach (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023