South Gate
City in Los Angeles County, California
South Gate is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 92,726 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 115 ft (35 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lynwood, 1.5 miles S.
- 92,726residents (2020 Census)
- 115 ftelevation · 35 m
- 7.2 sq miland area · 18.7 km²
- 12,813 / sq mipopulation density
- 90280main ZIP code (3 in total)
About South Gate
South Gate is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States, with 7.4 square miles (19 km2). It is located 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. South Gate is part of the Gateway Cities region of southeastern Los Angeles County.
The city was incorporated on January 20, 1923, and it became known as the "Azalea City" when it adopted the flower as its symbol in 1965. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 92,726, making it the 19th largest in the county.
In 1990, South Gate was one of ten U.S. communities to receive the All-America City Award from the National Civic League.
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- Median household income
- $74,571
- Median home value
- $636,300
- Median rent
- $1,531/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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South Gate had 92,726 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 92,726 |
|---|---|
| Density | 12,813 per sq mi (4,947 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Gate at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 92,726 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.24 sq mi (18.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9442° N, 118.1928° W |
| ZIP codes | 90280, 90201, 90262 |
| Official website | cityofsouthgate.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0673080 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Gate
- Lynwood1.5 mi S
- Cudahy1.5 mi NE
- Walnut Park2.4 mi NW
- Bell2.6 mi N
- Bell Gardens2.6 mi NE
- Huntington Park2.8 mi NW
- Willowbrook3.0 mi SW
- Maywood3.1 mi N
- Florence-Graham3.4 mi NW
- East Rancho Dominguez3.4 mi S
- Paramount3.4 mi SE
- Downey3.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about South Gate
What county is South Gate in?
South Gate is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of South Gate, CA?
92,726 people lived in South Gate at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Gate, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90280. Other ZIP codes: 90201, 90262.
What is the elevation of South Gate?
115 feet (35 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Gate?
Lynwood (1.5 mi), Cudahy (1.5 mi), Walnut Park (2.4 mi), Bell (2.6 mi), Bell Gardens (2.6 mi).
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