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West Carson, CA
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90502, 90710.
Population
22,143
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
9,772
ZIP codes
2
West Carson and its ZIP codes
West Carson at a glance
- West Carson is about 39 times as dense as California as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,775 a year, 6% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $689,700 (6% below California) and median rent is $1,891 a month.
Local data for West Carson, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Carson, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,775
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$689,700
Median rent
$1,891/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.9%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (6,496), Filipino Americans (2,778), Korean Americans (1,915).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for West Carson.
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
$140M
1,558 loans, 14,001 jobs reported
How people get to work
West Carson, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Carson, 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° / 47°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Carson, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.2%
U.S. 33.3% -11.1 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in West Carson
2 in or overlapping West Carson. Population shown
Cities near West Carson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LomitaCity | 2.6 mi | 1.9 |
| TorranceCity | 2.9 mi | 20.5 |
| CarsonCity | 3 mi | 18.7 |
| Rolling Hills EstatesCity | 3.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Rancho Palos VerdesCity | 4.6 mi | 13.5 |
| GardenaCity | 4.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Rolling HillsCity | 5.3 mi | 3 |
| Redondo BeachCity | 5.7 mi | 6.2 |
| LawndaleCity | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 4 |
| ComptonCity | 6.1 mi | 10 |
| Hermosa BeachCity | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Palos Verdes EstatesCity | 6.9 mi | 4.8 |
| HawthorneCity | 7 mi | 6.1 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Carson, CA in?
- West Carson is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in West Carson, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Carson include 90502, 90710.
- What is the population of West Carson, CA?
- About 22,143 people live in West Carson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Carson?
- Nearby places include Lomita (2.6 mi), Torrance (2.9 mi), Carson (3 mi), Rolling Hills Estates (3.8 mi), Rancho Palos Verdes (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023