Rancho Palos Verdes
City in Los Angeles County, California

Rancho Palos Verdes is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 42,287 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 220 ft (67 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rolling Hills, 2.0 miles NE.
- 42,287residents (2020 Census)
- 220 ftelevation · 67 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 34.9 km²
- 3,139 / sq mipopulation density
- 90275main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Rancho Palos Verdes
Rancho Palos Verdes is an affluent coastal city in southern Los Angeles County, California, United States. Incorporated on September 7, 1973, the city has a population of 42,287 as reported in the 2020 United States census. The city sits atop the bluffs of the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the Palos Verdes Hills, and neighbors Palos Verdes Estates, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, Torrance, and San Pedro. Rancho Palos Verdes is known for its nature preserve trails, its school district, and its high property values.
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- Median household income
- $179,623
- Median home value
- $1,609,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 49.1
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Rancho Palos Verdes had 42,287 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42,287 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,139 per sq mi (1,212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rancho Palos Verdes at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 42,287 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.47 sq mi (34.9 km²) |
| Water area | 26.23 sq mi (67.93 km²) |
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7385° N, 118.3697° W |
| ZIP codes | 90275, 90274 |
| Official website | rpvca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0659514 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rancho Palos Verdes
- Rolling Hills2.0 mi NE
- Rolling Hills Estates3.4 mi NE
- Palos Verdes Estates4.1 mi NW
- Lomita4.8 mi NE
- Torrance6.4 mi N
- West Carson7.3 mi NE
- Redondo Beach7.9 mi N
- Hermosa Beach9.3 mi N
- Carson9.9 mi NE
- Lawndale10.4 mi N
- Alondra Park10.7 mi N
- Manhattan Beach11.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rancho Palos Verdes
What county is Rancho Palos Verdes in?
Rancho Palos Verdes is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
42,287 people lived in Rancho Palos Verdes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90275. Other ZIP codes: 90274.
What is the elevation of Rancho Palos Verdes?
220 feet (67 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rancho Palos Verdes?
Rolling Hills (2.0 mi), Rolling Hills Estates (3.4 mi), Palos Verdes Estates (4.1 mi), Lomita (4.8 mi), Torrance (6.4 mi).
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