Torrance
City in Los Angeles County, California
Torrance is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 147,067 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 89 ft (27 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redondo Beach, 2.9 miles NW.
- 147,067residents (2020 Census)
- 89 ftelevation · 27 m
- 20.5 sq miland area · 53.1 km²
- 7,168 / sq mipopulation density
- 90503main ZIP code (8 in total)
About Torrance
Torrance is a city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area in southwestern Los Angeles County, California, United States, founded in 1912, neighboring Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, Lomita, Gardena, Lawndale, and Alondra Park, as well as the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Harbor City and Harbor Gateway. The city is part of what is known as the South Bay region.
Torrance has a moderate year-round climate with average rainfall of 12 inches (300 mm) per year. Torrance has one and a half miles (2.4 km) of beachfront abutting Santa Monica Bay and 30 parks. It is the birthplace of the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO). The population was 147,067 at the 2020 census, decreasing by 5.1% to an estimated 139,576 in 2024.
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- Median household income
- $116,217
- Median home value
- $1,074,700
- Median rent
- $2,280/mo
- Median age
- 43.2
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Torrance had 147,067 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 147,067 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,168 per sq mi (2,768 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Torrance at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 147,067 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.52 sq mi (53.1 km²) |
| Water area | 4.10 sq mi (10.61 km²) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8305° N, 118.3566° W |
| ZIP codes | 90503, 90254, 90277, 90278, 90501, 90504, 90505, 90717 |
| Official website | torranceca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0680000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Torrance
- Redondo Beach2.9 mi NW
- Lomita3.4 mi SE
- West Carson3.6 mi E
- Rolling Hills Estates3.9 mi S
- Hermosa Beach3.9 mi NW
- Lawndale4.0 mi N
- Alondra Park4.3 mi N
- Rolling Hills4.9 mi S
- Gardena5.2 mi NE
- Manhattan Beach5.5 mi NW
- Palos Verdes Estates5.6 mi SW
- Hawthorne5.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Torrance
What county is Torrance in?
Torrance is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Torrance, CA?
147,067 people lived in Torrance at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Torrance, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90503. Other ZIP codes: 90254, 90277, 90278, 90501, 90504, 90505, 90717.
What is the elevation of Torrance?
89 feet (27 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Torrance?
Redondo Beach (2.9 mi), Lomita (3.4 mi), West Carson (3.6 mi), Rolling Hills Estates (3.9 mi), Hermosa Beach (3.9 mi).
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