East Whittier
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
East Whittier is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 10,394 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 226 ft (69 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Mirada, 1.9 miles SW.
- 10,394residents (2020 Census)
- 226 ftelevation · 69 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.8 km²
- 9,536 / sq mipopulation density
- 90603main ZIP code (2 in total)
About East Whittier
East Whittier () is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 10,394 at the 2020 census, up from 9,757 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP). The name was changed from East La Mirada in 2012, likely due to its precise location in relation to the city of Whittier.
The previous delineation of East Whittier CDP occurred during the 1960 census, when the area recorded a population of 19,884. This delineation encompassed different boundaries than the current East Whittier, including areas that were annexed to Whittier, California in the 1960s.
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- Median household income
- $113,750
- Median home value
- $834,100
- Median rent
- $1,794/mo
- Median age
- 41
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East Whittier had 10,394 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,394 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,536 per sq mi (3,682 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
East Whittier at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,394 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.09 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9244° N, 117.9887° W |
| ZIP codes | 90603, 90604 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0621292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near East Whittier
- La Mirada1.9 mi SW
- La Habra2.1 mi E
- South Whittier2.5 mi W
- La Habra Heights3.3 mi NE
- Whittier3.4 mi NW
- Santa Fe Springs4.3 mi W
- Fullerton4.4 mi SE
- Buena Park4.8 mi S
- Hacienda Heights5.0 mi N
- Norwalk5.6 mi W
- West Whittier-Los Nietos5.8 mi NW
- La Palma5.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about East Whittier
What county is East Whittier in?
East Whittier is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of East Whittier, CA?
10,394 people lived in East Whittier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of East Whittier, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90603. Other ZIP codes: 90604.
What is the elevation of East Whittier?
226 feet (69 m) above sea level.
What towns are near East Whittier?
La Mirada (1.9 mi), La Habra (2.1 mi), South Whittier (2.5 mi), La Habra Heights (3.3 mi), Whittier (3.4 mi).
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