La Palma

City in Orange County, California

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La Palma is a city in Orange County, California, with 15,581 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 46 ft (14 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Buena Park, 1.9 miles E.

About La Palma

La Palma (luh PAHL-muh; Spanish for "the palm") is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States. The population was 15,581 at the 2020 census, up from 15,568 at the 2010 census.

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Living in La Palma

Median household income
$117,989
Median home value
$973,600
Median rent
$2,262/mo
Median age
45.1
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La Palma, CA population

La Palma had 15,581 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,581
Density8,750 per sq mi (3,378 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

La Palma at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyOrange County
TypeCity
Population15,581 (2020)
Land area1.78 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates33.8506° N, 118.0396° W
ZIP codes90623, 90620
Official websitecityoflapalma.org
Census code (GEOID)0640256

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about La Palma

What county is La Palma in?

La Palma is in Orange County, California.

What is the population of La Palma, CA?

15,581 people lived in La Palma at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of La Palma, CA?

The main ZIP code is 90623. Other ZIP codes: 90620.

What is the elevation of La Palma?

46 feet (14 m) above sea level.

What towns are near La Palma?

Buena Park (1.9 mi), Cerritos (2.1 mi), Cypress (2.2 mi), Hawaiian Gardens (2.4 mi), Artesia (2.6 mi).

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