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Torrance, CA

City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90277, 90501, 90503, 90504, 90505.

Population

142,130

Land area

20.5sq mi

People per sq mi

6,928

ZIP codes

5

Torrance and its ZIP codes

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Torrance at a glance

  • Torrance is about 27 times as dense as California as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 41st among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
  • The median household income is $116,217, 17% above the California median of $99,122.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,074,700 (46% above California) and median rent is $2,280 a month.

Local data for Torrance, CA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Torrance, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$116,217

Poverty rate

7.8%

Median home value

$1,074,700

Median rent

$2,280/mo

Homeownership

55.0%

Bachelor's or higher

54.0%

Median age

43.2

Average commute

26.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (16,776), Japanese Americans (14,025), German Americans (13,220).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Torrance.

Details

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

$666M

8,000 loans, 73,928 jobs reported

Los Angeles County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Torrance, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone69.7%
  • Carpooled5.5%
  • Public transit0.9%
  • Walked0.9%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
  • Worked from home20.8%

Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Torrance, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

76° / 47°F

13.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Torrance, CA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

20.3%

U.S. 33.3% -13.0 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

8.0%

U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.2%

U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts

ZIP codes in Torrance

5 in or overlapping Torrance. Population shown

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Cities near Torrance

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Redondo BeachCity2.9 mi6.2
West CarsonCensus-designated place2.9 mi2.3
LomitaCity3.2 mi1.9
Hermosa BeachCity3.7 mi1.4
Alondra ParkCensus-designated place3.8 mi1.1
LawndaleCity3.9 mi2
Rolling Hills EstatesCity4 mi3.6
GardenaCity4.3 mi5.8
Manhattan BeachCity4.9 mi3.9
Palos Verdes EstatesCity5 mi4.8
Rolling HillsCity5.1 mi3
Rancho Palos VerdesCity5.4 mi13.5
CarsonCity5.5 mi18.7
HawthorneCity5.5 mi6.1
Del AireCensus-designated place5.8 mi1
West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place6.3 mi4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Torrance, CA in?
Torrance is in Los Angeles County, California.
What ZIP codes are in Torrance, CA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Torrance include 90277, 90501, 90503, 90504, 90505.
What is the population of Torrance, CA?
About 142,130 people live in Torrance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Torrance?
Nearby places include Redondo Beach (2.9 mi), West Carson (2.9 mi), Lomita (3.2 mi), Hermosa Beach (3.7 mi), Alondra Park (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023