South Whittier
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
South Whittier is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 56,415 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 177 ft (54 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Santa Fe Springs, 1.8 miles W.
- 56,415residents (2020 Census)
- 177 ftelevation · 54 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 10,569 / sq mipopulation density
- 90604main ZIP code (4 in total)
About South Whittier
South Whittier () is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, United States, just south of the city of Whittier. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined South Whittier as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census, the CDP had a total population of 56,415, down from 57,156 at the 2010 census.
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- Median household income
- $100,800
- Median home value
- $708,300
- Median rent
- $1,908/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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South Whittier had 56,415 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 56,415 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,569 per sq mi (4,081 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Whittier at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 56,415 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.34 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 177 ft (54 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9331° N, 118.0308° W |
| ZIP codes | 90604, 90605, 90639, 90670 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0673430 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Whittier
- Santa Fe Springs1.8 mi W
- Whittier2.4 mi N
- La Mirada2.5 mi SE
- East Whittier2.5 mi E
- Norwalk3.5 mi SW
- West Whittier-Los Nietos3.7 mi NW
- La Habra4.5 mi E
- La Habra Heights5.0 mi E
- Cerritos5.0 mi SW
- Pico Rivera5.1 mi NW
- Rose Hills5.3 mi N
- Artesia5.4 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about South Whittier
What county is South Whittier in?
South Whittier is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of South Whittier, CA?
56,415 people lived in South Whittier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Whittier, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90604. Other ZIP codes: 90605, 90639, 90670.
What is the elevation of South Whittier?
177 feet (54 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Whittier?
Santa Fe Springs (1.8 mi), Whittier (2.4 mi), La Mirada (2.5 mi), East Whittier (2.5 mi), Norwalk (3.5 mi).
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