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West Athens, CA
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90044, 90047.
Population
8,726
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
6,527
ZIP codes
2
West Athens and its ZIP codes
West Athens at a glance
- West Athens is about 26 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,201, 32% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $718,100 and median rent is $1,622 a month.
Local data for West Athens, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Athens, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,201
Poverty rate
15.3%
Median home value
$718,100
Median rent
$1,622/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.4%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,874), Salvadoran Americans (217), Guatemalan Americans (203).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for West Athens.
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
How people get to work
West Athens, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.7%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home14.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Athens, 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 West Athens, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
ZIP codes in West Athens
2 in or overlapping West Athens. Population shown
Cities near West Athens
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.8 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4 |
| GardenaCity | 2.5 mi | 5.8 |
| HawthorneCity | 2.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| LennoxCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| InglewoodCity | 3.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Del AireCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| LawndaleCity | 3.8 mi | 2 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Florence-GrahamCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 3.5 |
| ComptonCity | 4.8 mi | 10 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| View Park-Windsor HillsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| El SegundoCity | 5.6 mi | 5.4 |
| LynwoodCity | 5.7 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Athens, CA in?
- West Athens is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in West Athens, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Athens include 90044, 90047.
- What is the population of West Athens, CA?
- About 8,726 people live in West Athens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Athens?
- Nearby places include Westmont (1.3 mi), West Rancho Dominguez (2.3 mi), Gardena (2.5 mi), Hawthorne (2.5 mi), Alondra Park (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023