Whittier
City in Los Angeles County, California
Whittier is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 87,306 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 367 ft (112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Whittier, 2.4 miles S.
- 87,306residents (2020 Census)
- 367 ftelevation · 112 m
- 14.8 sq miland area · 38.3 km²
- 5,902 / sq mipopulation density
- 90602main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Whittier
Whittier () is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Part of the Gateway Cities, the 14.7-square-mile (38.0 km2) city had 87,306 residents as of the 2020 United States census. Whittier was incorporated in February 1898 and became a charter city in 1955. The city is named for the Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier and is home to Whittier College. The city is surrounded by four unincorporated areas sharing the Whittier name, West Whittier-Los Nietos, North Whittier, South Whittier, and East Whittier, which combined are home to a larger population than Whittier proper.
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- Median household income
- $97,201
- Median home value
- $822,600
- Median rent
- $1,906/mo
- Median age
- 38.4
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Whittier had 87,306 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 87,306 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,902 per sq mi (2,279 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whittier at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 87,306 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.79 sq mi (38.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9668° N, 118.0201° W |
| ZIP codes | 90602, 90601, 90603, 90604, 90605, 90606 |
| Official website | cityofwhittier.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0685292 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whittier
- South Whittier2.4 mi S
- West Whittier-Los Nietos2.9 mi W
- Rose Hills3.2 mi NW
- Santa Fe Springs3.3 mi SW
- Hacienda Heights3.4 mi NE
- East Whittier3.4 mi SE
- La Habra Heights4.1 mi E
- Pico Rivera4.2 mi W
- La Mirada4.5 mi S
- La Habra4.7 mi SE
- Avocado Heights5.1 mi N
- Norwalk5.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Whittier
What county is Whittier in?
Whittier is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Whittier, CA?
87,306 people lived in Whittier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whittier, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90602. Other ZIP codes: 90601, 90603, 90604, 90605, 90606.
What is the elevation of Whittier?
367 feet (112 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whittier?
South Whittier (2.4 mi), West Whittier-Los Nietos (2.9 mi), Rose Hills (3.2 mi), Santa Fe Springs (3.3 mi), Hacienda Heights (3.4 mi).
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