Paramount
City in Los Angeles County, California
Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 53,733 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Rancho Dominguez, 1.7 miles W.
- 53,733residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 4.7 sq miland area · 12.2 km²
- 11,369 / sq mipopulation density
- 90723main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Paramount
Paramount is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. According to the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 53,733, down from 54,098 at the 2010 census. Part of the Greater Los Angeles area, Paramount is bordered by Compton and Lynwood to the west, South Gate and Downey to the north, Bellflower to the east and south, and Long Beach to the south.
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- Median household income
- $75,250
- Median home value
- $533,700
- Median rent
- $1,875/mo
- Median age
- 33.4
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Paramount had 53,733 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 53,733 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11,369 per sq mi (4,390 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Paramount at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 53,733 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.73 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8997° N, 118.1666° W |
| ZIP codes | 90723, 90242 |
| Official website | paramountcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0655618 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Paramount
- East Rancho Dominguez1.7 mi W
- Bellflower2.4 mi E
- Lynwood2.6 mi NW
- Downey3.4 mi NE
- South Gate3.4 mi NW
- Compton3.5 mi W
- Willowbrook4.3 mi W
- Lakewood4.4 mi SE
- Bell Gardens4.5 mi N
- Cudahy4.5 mi N
- Norwalk4.8 mi E
- Artesia5.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Paramount
What county is Paramount in?
Paramount is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Paramount, CA?
53,733 people lived in Paramount at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Paramount, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90723. Other ZIP codes: 90242.
What is the elevation of Paramount?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Paramount?
East Rancho Dominguez (1.7 mi), Bellflower (2.4 mi), Lynwood (2.6 mi), Downey (3.4 mi), South Gate (3.4 mi).
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