West Athens
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
West Athens is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 9,393 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 190 ft (58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Westmont, 1.3 miles N.
- 9,393residents (2020 Census)
- 190 ftelevation · 58 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.5 km²
- 7,025 / sq mipopulation density
- 90061ZIP code
About West Athens
West Athens is a census-designated place (CDP) in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 9,393 at the 2020 census. It is an unincorporated community within the 2nd Supervisorial District of Los Angeles County. West Athens is served by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, operating out of the South Los Angeles Station. The approximate boundaries for West Athens are: 87th Street to the north, Vermont Avenue to the east, El Segundo Boulevard to the south, and approximately Western Avenue to Van Ness Avenue to the west. West Athens is predominantly residential, with commercial zoning along its main corridors. Los Angeles Southwest Community College lies within the West Athens neighborhood and city limits.
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- Median household income
- $67,201
- Median home value
- $718,100
- Median rent
- $1,622/mo
- Median age
- 34.9
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West Athens had 9,393 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,393 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,025 per sq mi (2,712 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Athens at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,393 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.34 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9235° N, 118.3033° W |
| ZIP code | 90061 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0684116 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Athens
- Westmont1.3 mi N
- Gardena2.0 mi S
- West Rancho Dominguez2.4 mi SE
- Hawthorne2.6 mi W
- Alondra Park2.9 mi SW
- Inglewood3.3 mi NW
- Lennox3.3 mi W
- Lawndale3.7 mi SW
- Del Aire3.8 mi W
- Willowbrook3.8 mi E
- Florence-Graham4.6 mi NE
- Compton4.8 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about West Athens
What county is West Athens in?
West Athens is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of West Athens, CA?
9,393 people lived in West Athens at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Athens, CA?
The ZIP code of West Athens is 90061.
What is the elevation of West Athens?
190 feet (58 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Athens?
Westmont (1.3 mi), Gardena (2.0 mi), West Rancho Dominguez (2.4 mi), Hawthorne (2.6 mi), Alondra Park (2.9 mi).
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