East Los Angeles
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
East Los Angeles is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 118,786 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 200 ft (61 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Monterey Park, 2.3 miles NE.
- 118,786residents (2020 Census)
- 200 ftelevation · 61 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.3 km²
- 15,937 / sq mipopulation density
- 90022main ZIP code (4 in total)
About East Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, or East L.A., (El Este de Los Angeles in Spanish) is an unincorporated community on the Eastside of Los Angeles County, California, United States. It borders Monterey Park to the northeast; the City of Los Angeles to the north, west, and a small portion to the south. Commerce to the south, and Montebello to the southeast. California State Route 60 and Interstate 710 intersect through the community. According to the United States Census Bureau, East Los Angeles is designated as a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes. The most recent data from the 2020 census reports a population of 118,786, reflecting a 6.1% decrease compared to the 2010 population of 126,496.
The concentration of Hispanic/Latino Americans is 95.16 percent, the highest of any large city or census-designated place in the United States outside of Puerto Rico.
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- Median household income
- $68,741
- Median home value
- $643,100
- Median rent
- $1,494/mo
- Median age
- 34.7
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East Los Angeles had 118,786 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 118,786 |
|---|---|
| Density | 15,937 per sq mi (6,153 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Los Angeles at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 118,786 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.45 sq mi (19.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0315° N, 118.1686° W |
| ZIP codes | 90022, 90023, 90063, 91754 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0620802 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Los Angeles
- Monterey Park2.3 mi NE
- Commerce2.8 mi SE
- Maywood3.2 mi S
- Vernon3.2 mi SW
- Montebello3.5 mi E
- Bell3.6 mi S
- Alhambra4.0 mi NE
- South San Gabriel4.3 mi E
- Huntington Park4.6 mi SW
- Bell Gardens4.7 mi S
- Cudahy4.7 mi S
- Walnut Park5.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about East Los Angeles
What county is East Los Angeles in?
East Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of East Los Angeles, CA?
118,786 people lived in East Los Angeles at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Los Angeles, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90022. Other ZIP codes: 90023, 90063, 91754.
What is the elevation of East Los Angeles?
200 feet (61 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Los Angeles?
Monterey Park (2.3 mi), Commerce (2.8 mi), Maywood (3.2 mi), Vernon (3.2 mi), Montebello (3.5 mi).
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