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South Gate, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90280.
Population
91,483
Land area
7.2sq mi
People per sq mi
12,641
ZIP codes
1
South Gate and its ZIP codes
South Gate at a glance
- South Gate is about 50 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 89th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $74,571, 25% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $636,300 (13% below California) and median rent is $1,531 a month.
Local data for South Gate, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Gate, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,571
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$636,300
Median rent
$1,531/mo
Homeownership
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.3%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (72,360), Salvadoran Americans (5,317), Guatemalan Americans (3,285).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for South Gate.
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
$110M
1,308 loans, 12,403 jobs reported
How people get to work
South Gate, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.6%
- Carpooled15.5%
- Public transit3.8%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Gate, 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
82° / 49°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Gate, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.0%
U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.2%
U.S. 11.1% +12.1 pts
ZIP codes in South Gate
1 in or overlapping South Gate. Population shown
Cities near South Gate
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LynwoodCity | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| CudahyCity | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Bell GardensCity | 2.7 mi | 2.5 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| East Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| ParamountCity | 2.9 mi | 4.7 |
| BellCity | 3 mi | 2.5 |
| DowneyCity | 3.3 mi | 12.4 |
| Huntington ParkCity | 3.4 mi | 3 |
| MaywoodCity | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Florence-GrahamCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 3.5 |
| ComptonCity | 3.9 mi | 10 |
| VernonCity | 4.3 mi | 5 |
| CommerceCity | 4.7 mi | 6.5 |
| BellflowerCity | 4.9 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Gate, CA in?
- South Gate is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in South Gate, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping South Gate include 90280.
- What is the population of South Gate, CA?
- About 91,483 people live in South Gate, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Gate?
- Nearby places include Lynwood (1.2 mi), Cudahy (1.8 mi), Bell Gardens (2.7 mi), Walnut Park (2.7 mi), East Rancho Dominguez (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023