Artesia
City in Los Angeles County, California
Artesia is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 16,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cerritos, 0.6 miles E.
- 16,395residents (2020 Census)
- 52 ftelevation · 16 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 10,117 / sq mipopulation density
- 90701main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Artesia
Artesia (Spanish for "artesian aquifer") is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California. Artesia was incorporated on May 29, 1959, and is one of Los Angeles County's Gateway Cities. The city has a 2020 census population of 16,395. Artesia is surrounded on the west, south, and east sides by Cerritos, with Norwalk to the north. Artesia is the home of the East West Ice Palace, an ice rink which is co-owned by Michelle Kwan. It was also the childhood home of former First Lady Pat Nixon, who lived there from 1914 to 1931, though the property on which she grew up is now part of neighboring Cerritos.
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Living in Artesia
- Median household income
- $101,004
- Median home value
- $776,600
- Median rent
- $2,219/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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Artesia had 16,395 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,395 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,117 per sq mi (3,906 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Artesia at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,395 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.62 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8676° N, 118.0806° W |
| ZIP codes | 90701, 90703 |
| Official website | cityofartesia.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0602896 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Artesia
- Cerritos0.6 mi E
- Hawaiian Gardens2.6 mi S
- La Palma2.6 mi SE
- Lakewood2.8 mi SW
- Norwalk2.8 mi N
- Bellflower3.0 mi NW
- Cypress4.2 mi SE
- Buena Park4.3 mi E
- Santa Fe Springs4.7 mi N
- La Mirada4.8 mi NE
- Los Alamitos5.0 mi S
- South Whittier5.4 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Artesia
What county is Artesia in?
Artesia is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Artesia, CA?
16,395 people lived in Artesia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Artesia, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90701. Other ZIP codes: 90703.
What is the elevation of Artesia?
52 feet (16 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Artesia?
Cerritos (0.6 mi), Hawaiian Gardens (2.6 mi), La Palma (2.6 mi), Lakewood (2.8 mi), Norwalk (2.8 mi).
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