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South Pasadena, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 91030.
Population
26,068
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
7,647
ZIP codes
1
South Pasadena and its ZIP codes
South Pasadena at a glance
- South Pasadena is about 30 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 292nd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $127,175, 28% above the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,640,000 (about 2.2 times the California figure) and median rent is $2,284 a month.
Local data for South Pasadena, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
South Pasadena, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,175
Poverty rate
4.9%
Median home value
$1,640,000
Median rent
$2,284/mo
Homeownership
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher
73.5%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
29.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (4,606), Mexican Americans (3,568), German Americans (2,786).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for South Pasadena.
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
1,213 loans, 8,527 jobs reported
How people get to work
South Pasadena, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.9%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home29.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
South Pasadena, 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
89° / 46°F
20.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in South Pasadena, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.4%
U.S. 33.3% -13.9 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
6.2%
U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.1%
U.S. 11.1% -7.0 pts
ZIP codes in South Pasadena
1 in or overlapping South Pasadena. Population shown
Cities near South Pasadena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlhambraCity | 2.3 mi | 7.6 |
| San MarinoCity | 2.8 mi | 3.8 |
| San PasqualCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| San GabrielCity | 3.7 mi | 4.1 |
| East San GabrielCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.2 |
| Monterey ParkCity | 4.4 mi | 7.7 |
| East PasadenaCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| PasadenaCity | 5.1 mi | 23 |
| RosemeadCity | 5.2 mi | 5.2 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 7.5 |
| AltadenaCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 8.5 |
| South San GabrielCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Temple CityCity | 6 mi | 4 |
| ArcadiaCity | 6.7 mi | 10.9 |
| La Cañada FlintridgeCity | 7.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Sierra MadreCity | 7.4 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is South Pasadena, CA in?
- South Pasadena is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in South Pasadena, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping South Pasadena include 91030.
- What is the population of South Pasadena, CA?
- About 26,068 people live in South Pasadena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near South Pasadena?
- Nearby places include Alhambra (2.3 mi), San Marino (2.8 mi), San Pasqual (3.7 mi), San Gabriel (3.7 mi), East San Gabriel (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023