Pasadena
City in Los Angeles County, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 138,699 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 863 ft (263 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Altadena, 2.2 miles N.
- 138,699residents (2020 Census)
- 863 ftelevation · 263 m
- 23.0 sq miland area · 59.5 km²
- 6,041 / sq mipopulation density
- 91104main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Pasadena
Pasadena ( PASS-ə-DEE-nə) is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, 10 miles (16 km) northeast of downtown Los Angeles. It is the primary cultural center of the San Gabriel Valley. Old Pasadena is the city's original commercial district.
Its population was 138,699 at the 2020 census, making it the 45th-largest city in California and the ninth-largest in Los Angeles County. Pasadena was incorporated on June 19, 1886, 36 years after the city of Los Angeles but still one of the first in what is now Los Angeles County.
Pasadena hosts the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade each New Year's Day.
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- Median household income
- $105,192
- Median home value
- $1,093,300
- Median rent
- $2,265/mo
- Median age
- 40.1
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Pasadena had 138,699 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 138,699 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,041 per sq mi (2,332 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pasadena at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 138,699 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.96 sq mi (59.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1606° N, 118.1380° W |
| ZIP codes | 91104, 91001, 91101, 91103, 91105, 91106, 91107, 91108, 91125 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0656000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pasadena
- Altadena2.2 mi N
- San Pasqual2.5 mi SE
- San Marino3.0 mi SE
- South Pasadena3.7 mi S
- East Pasadena3.8 mi SE
- East San Gabriel4.5 mi SE
- La Cañada Flintridge5.0 mi NW
- Sierra Madre5.0 mi E
- San Gabriel5.1 mi SE
- Alhambra5.3 mi S
- Temple City6.1 mi SE
- Arcadia6.1 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Pasadena
What county is Pasadena in?
Pasadena is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Pasadena, CA?
138,699 people lived in Pasadena at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pasadena, CA?
The main ZIP code is 91104. Other ZIP codes: 91001, 91101, 91103, 91105, 91106, 91107, 91108, 91125.
What is the elevation of Pasadena?
863 feet (263 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pasadena?
Altadena (2.2 mi), San Pasqual (2.5 mi), San Marino (3.0 mi), South Pasadena (3.7 mi), East Pasadena (3.8 mi).
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