Cerritos
City in Los Angeles County, California
Cerritos is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 49,578 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Artesia, 0.6 miles W.
- 49,578residents (2020 Census)
- 46 ftelevation · 14 m
- 8.7 sq miland area · 22.6 km²
- 5,681 / sq mipopulation density
- 90703main ZIP code (5 in total)
About Cerritos
Cerritos (; Spanish for "Little hills") is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, and is one of several cities that constitute the Gateway Cities of southeast Los Angeles County. It was incorporated on April 24, 1956. As of 2020, the population was 49,578. It is part of the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, California Metropolitan Statistical Area designated by the Office of Management and Budget.
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- Median household income
- $135,439
- Median home value
- $935,300
- Median rent
- $2,930/mo
- Median age
- 47.7
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Cerritos had 49,578 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 49,578 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,681 per sq mi (2,193 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cerritos at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 49,578 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.73 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km²) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8677° N, 118.0695° W |
| ZIP codes | 90703, 90623, 90701, 90715, 90716 |
| Official website | ci.cerritos.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0612552 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cerritos
- Artesia0.6 mi W
- La Palma2.1 mi SE
- Hawaiian Gardens2.6 mi S
- Norwalk2.9 mi N
- Lakewood3.3 mi SW
- Bellflower3.6 mi W
- Buena Park3.6 mi E
- Cypress3.8 mi SE
- La Mirada4.2 mi NE
- Santa Fe Springs4.6 mi N
- Los Alamitos4.9 mi S
- South Whittier5.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Cerritos
What county is Cerritos in?
Cerritos is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Cerritos, CA?
49,578 people lived in Cerritos at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cerritos, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90703. Other ZIP codes: 90623, 90701, 90715, 90716.
What is the elevation of Cerritos?
46 feet (14 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cerritos?
Artesia (0.6 mi), La Palma (2.1 mi), Hawaiian Gardens (2.6 mi), Norwalk (2.9 mi), Lakewood (3.3 mi).
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