Topanga
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
Topanga is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 8,560 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,083 ft (330 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Calabasas, 4.2 miles NW.
- 8,560residents (2020 Census)
- 1,083 ftelevation · 330 m
- 19.1 sq miland area · 49.5 km²
- 448 / sq mipopulation density
- 90290ZIP code
About Topanga
Topanga (Tongva: Topaa'nga) is an unincorporated community in western Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located in the Santa Monica Mountains, the community exists in Topanga Canyon and the surrounding hills. The narrow southern portion of Topanga at the coast is between the city of Malibu and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Topanga as a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census the population of the Topanga CDP was 8,560. The ZIP Code is 90290 and the area code is primarily 310, with 818 only at the north end of the canyon. It is in the 3rd County Supervisorial district.
Topanga is the largest unincorporated area in Los Angeles County by area, although a majority of it is undeveloped. The 2025 Palisades Fire had a severe impact on the community with the devastation of structures destroyed, forcing evacuations, and multiple road closures.
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Living in Topanga
- Median household income
- $157,045
- Median home value
- $1,777,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Topanga had 8,560 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,560 |
|---|---|
| Density | 448 per sq mi (173 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Topanga at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,560 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.13 sq mi (49.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.0968° N, 118.6060° W |
| ZIP code | 90290 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0678960 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Topanga
- Calabasas4.2 mi NW
- Hidden Hills5.6 mi NW
- Pepperdine University7.0 mi SW
- Santa Monica8.6 mi SE
- Bell Canyon9.0 mi NW
- Agoura Hills9.7 mi W
- Oak Park11.0 mi NW
- Santa Susana11.7 mi N
- Beverly Hills11.7 mi E
- Marina del Rey12.2 mi SE
- Los Angeles12.4 mi SE
- Malibu12.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Topanga
What county is Topanga in?
Topanga is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Topanga, CA?
8,560 people lived in Topanga at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Topanga, CA?
The ZIP code of Topanga is 90290.
What is the elevation of Topanga?
1,083 feet (330 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Topanga?
Calabasas (4.2 mi), Hidden Hills (5.6 mi), Pepperdine University (7.0 mi), Santa Monica (8.6 mi), Bell Canyon (9.0 mi).
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