Santa Monica
City in Los Angeles County, California
Santa Monica is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 93,076 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Marina del Rey, 3.6 miles SE.
- 93,076residents (2020 Census)
- 105 ftelevation · 32 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.8 km²
- 11,069 / sq mipopulation density
- 90401main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Santa Monica
Santa Monica (Spanish: Santa Mónica, lit. 'Saint Monica') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It is situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. As of the 2020 census, Santa Monica had a population of 93,076. Companies including Hulu, Activision Blizzard, Game Show Network, Universal Music Group, Starz Entertainment, Lionsgate Studios, Illumination, and Snap Inc. are headquartered in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica traces its history to Rancho San Vicente y Santa Mónica, granted in 1839 to the Sepúlveda family of California. The rancho was later sold to John P. Jones and Robert Baker, who, in 1875, along with his Californio heiress wife Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker, founded Santa Monica, which incorporated as a city in 1886. The city developed into a seaside resort during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the creation of tourist attractions such as Palisades Park, the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Park, and the Hotel Casa del Mar. It is bounded by the City of Los Angeles on all sides except for the western part, which is bordered by the Pacific Ocean.
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- Median household income
- $114,885
- Median home value
- $1,755,500
- Median rent
- $2,402/mo
- Median age
- 42.7
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Santa Monica had 93,076 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 93,076 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11,069 per sq mi (4,274 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Santa Monica at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 93,076 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.41 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Water area | 8.76 sq mi (22.70 km²) |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0109° N, 118.4982° W |
| ZIP codes | 90401, 90291, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405 |
| Official website | santamonica.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0670000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Santa Monica
- Marina del Rey3.6 mi SE
- Los Angeles5.0 mi E
- Culver City5.8 mi E
- Beverly Hills7.2 mi NE
- Ladera Heights7.4 mi E
- El Segundo8.1 mi SE
- Topanga8.6 mi NW
- View Park-Windsor Hills8.7 mi E
- West Hollywood9.0 mi NE
- Manhattan Beach9.4 mi SE
- Lennox9.5 mi SE
- Inglewood9.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Monica
What county is Santa Monica in?
Santa Monica is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Santa Monica, CA?
93,076 people lived in Santa Monica at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Santa Monica, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90401. Other ZIP codes: 90291, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405.
What is the elevation of Santa Monica?
105 feet (32 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Santa Monica?
Marina del Rey (3.6 mi), Los Angeles (5.0 mi), Culver City (5.8 mi), Beverly Hills (7.2 mi), Ladera Heights (7.4 mi).
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