West Carson
Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
West Carson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Los Angeles County, California, with 22,870 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lomita, 2.5 miles SW.
- 22,870residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.9 km²
- 10,093 / sq mipopulation density
- 90502main ZIP code (4 in total)
About West Carson
West Carson is an unincorporated community in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 22,870 at the 2020 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined West Carson as a census-designated place (CDP).
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- Median household income
- $92,775
- Median home value
- $689,700
- Median rent
- $1,891/mo
- Median age
- 45.2
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West Carson had 22,870 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 22,870 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,093 per sq mi (3,897 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Carson at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 22,870 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.27 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8231° N, 118.2937° W |
| ZIP codes | 90502, 90501, 90710, 90745 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0684144 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Carson
- Lomita2.5 mi SW
- Carson2.8 mi NE
- Torrance3.6 mi W
- Rolling Hills Estates3.8 mi SW
- Gardena5.0 mi N
- Alondra Park5.2 mi NW
- Rolling Hills5.3 mi SW
- Lawndale5.7 mi NW
- West Rancho Dominguez5.8 mi N
- Compton6.2 mi NE
- Redondo Beach6.4 mi W
- West Athens7.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about West Carson
What county is West Carson in?
West Carson is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of West Carson, CA?
22,870 people lived in West Carson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Carson, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90502. Other ZIP codes: 90501, 90710, 90745.
What is the elevation of West Carson?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Carson?
Lomita (2.5 mi), Carson (2.8 mi), Torrance (3.6 mi), Rolling Hills Estates (3.8 mi), Gardena (5.0 mi).
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