Palmdale
City in Los Angeles County, California
Palmdale is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 169,450 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,657 ft (810 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Desert View Highlands, 2.7 miles W.
- 169,450residents (2020 Census)
- 2,657 ftelevation · 810 m
- 106.1 sq miland area · 274.7 km²
- 1,598 / sq mipopulation density
- 93552ZIP code
About Palmdale
Palmdale is a suburban city in northern Los Angeles County, California, United States. The city lies in the Antelope Valley of Southern California. The San Gabriel Mountains separate Palmdale from the Los Angeles Basin to the south.
On August 24, 1962, Palmdale became the first city in Antelope Valley. Forty-seven years later, in November 2009, voters approved making it a charter city. Palmdale's population was 169,450 at the 2020 census, up from 152,750 at the 2010 census. Palmdale is the 33rd most populous city in California. Together with its immediate northern neighbor, the city of Lancaster, the Palmdale–Lancaster urban area had a population of 359,559 in 2020.
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- Median household income
- $81,770
- Median home value
- $471,000
- Median rent
- $1,802/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Palmdale had 169,450 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 169,450 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,598 per sq mi (617 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palmdale at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 169,450 (2020) |
| Land area | 106.06 sq mi (274.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.24 sq mi (0.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,657 ft (810 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.5910° N, 118.1054° W |
| ZIP code | 93552 |
| Official website | cityofpalmdale.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655156 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palmdale
- Desert View Highlands2.7 mi W
- Quartz Hill7.6 mi NW
- Acton7.9 mi SW
- Lancaster8.1 mi NW
- Littlerock8.4 mi SE
- Sun Village8.7 mi E
- Leona Valley11.2 mi W
- Agua Dulce13.7 mi SW
- Lake Los Angeles15.7 mi E
- Elizabeth Lake16.2 mi W
- Green Valley17.1 mi W
- Rosamond20.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Palmdale
What county is Palmdale in?
Palmdale is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Palmdale, CA?
169,450 people lived in Palmdale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palmdale, CA?
The ZIP code of Palmdale is 93552.
What is the elevation of Palmdale?
2,657 feet (810 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palmdale?
Desert View Highlands (2.7 mi), Quartz Hill (7.6 mi), Acton (7.9 mi), Lancaster (8.1 mi), Littlerock (8.4 mi).
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