Gardena, CA

Census ZIP code profile for Gardena, CA — 3 ZIPs, total population 84,103. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Gardena, CA is covered by 3 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 84,103 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Gardena splits its residents across 3 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Gardena, the median household income averages $86,074 and per-capita income averages $38,416. Poverty rate runs at 11.6% and unemployment at 5.9%. On housing, the average median home value is $717,133 with median rent of $1,753 per month, and 54.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 3 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Gardena against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Gardena as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

84,103

Population

$86,074

Median Income

$717,133

Median Home Value

40.2

Median Age

How much do residents of Gardena earn?

Median Household Income
$86,074
Per Capita Income
$38,416
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
Poverty Rate
11.6%

What does housing look like in Gardena?

Median Home Value
$717,133
Median Rent
$1,753/mo
Owner Occupied
54.7%
Housing Units
30,529

Who lives in Gardena?

Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
High School+
53.3%
Avg Commute
29 min
Foreign Born
34.6%

ZIP Codes in Gardena, CA

Side-by-side: Compare 90247 vs 90249 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
90247 47,487 4,884 America/Los_Angeles
90249 26,669 3,458 America/Los_Angeles
90248 9,947 818 America/Los_Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Gardena, CA?
Gardena, CA has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 84,103, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Gardena?
The average median household income across Gardena, CA ZIP codes is $86,074. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
What is the cost of living in Gardena?
The average median home value in Gardena, CA is $717,133. Median rent is $1,753/month. 54.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.