Palos Verdes Estates
City in Los Angeles County, California
Palos Verdes Estates is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 13,347 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 210 ft (64 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rancho Palos Verdes, 4.1 miles SE.
- 13,347residents (2020 Census)
- 210 ftelevation · 64 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.4 km²
- 2,795 / sq mipopulation density
- 90274ZIP code
About Palos Verdes Estates
Palos Verdes Estates is a coastal city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and neighboring Rancho Palos Verdes and Rolling Hills Estates. The city was master-planned by the noted American landscape architect and planner Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. The city is located along the Southern California coastline of the Pacific Ocean.
The population was 13,347 at the 2020 census, a slight decrease from its 2010 population of 13,438. Palos Verdes Estates is one of the wealthiest cities in the United States, and was ranked as "California's richest suburb" in 2025. The 90274 ZIP code (covering the cities of Palos Verdes Estates and Rolling Hills) is considered some of the most exclusive and expensive neighborhoods in the United States. The city is also known for its high-performing school district, hiking trails, and oceanfront properties. The city is also notable for the century-old Palos Verdes Homeowners Association (PVHA), which controls architectural quality within the city via the PVHA Art Jury.
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- Median household income
- $242,014
- Median home value
- $2,000,001
- Median rent
- $3,217/mo
- Median age
- 52.4
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Palos Verdes Estates had 13,347 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,347 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,795 per sq mi (1,079 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Palos Verdes Estates at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 13,347 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.78 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Water area | 12.88 sq mi (33.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7743° N, 118.4258° W |
| ZIP code | 90274 |
| Official website | pvestates.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655380 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Palos Verdes Estates
- Rancho Palos Verdes4.1 mi SE
- Rolling Hills4.6 mi E
- Rolling Hills Estates5.3 mi E
- Redondo Beach5.4 mi N
- Torrance5.6 mi NE
- Lomita6.4 mi E
- Hermosa Beach6.7 mi N
- Manhattan Beach8.2 mi N
- West Carson8.3 mi NE
- Lawndale8.9 mi NE
- El Segundo9.4 mi N
- Alondra Park9.6 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Palos Verdes Estates
What county is Palos Verdes Estates in?
Palos Verdes Estates is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Palos Verdes Estates, CA?
13,347 people lived in Palos Verdes Estates at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Palos Verdes Estates, CA?
The ZIP code of Palos Verdes Estates is 90274.
What is the elevation of Palos Verdes Estates?
210 feet (64 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Palos Verdes Estates?
Rancho Palos Verdes (4.1 mi), Rolling Hills (4.6 mi), Rolling Hills Estates (5.3 mi), Redondo Beach (5.4 mi), Torrance (5.6 mi).
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