Torrance, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90502
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,010
- 3,111/sq mi High-density area
- $94,291
- Median income Above-median income area
- $697,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Torrance pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,111
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90502 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90502 (Torrance, CA) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 391.2 in 2023 to 405.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, home to 18,010 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 3,111 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90502 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,291 (7% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,648. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $697,400 (10% below the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,974; 68.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90502 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 90502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Torrance, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90502.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
88 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
64 establishments
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90502, Torrance, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
18,010
Population
5.8
Area (sq mi)
3,111
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90502?
42.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
37.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$94,291
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$43,648
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
26.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90502 ranks among California ZIPs
Torrance, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,291 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,968housing units
6,968
Total Housing Units
6,708
Occupied Units
260
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$697,400
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$1,974
Median Rent
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
406
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+306%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90502 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +306% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.6% | 290 |
| 2021 | +12.7% | 327 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 368 |
| 2023 | +6.3% | 391 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 406 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 672 business establishments in ZIP 90502, employing approximately 18,985 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,638,982,000.
672
Businesses
18,985
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 88 | 13.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 64 | 9.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 64 | 9.5% |
| Construction | 54 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 50 | 7.4% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 34 | 5.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 4.2% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 90502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90745
Carson (90745)
57,251 residents
- 90247
Gardena (90247)
47,487 residents
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
44,383 residents
- 90501
Torrance (90501)
43,180 residents
- 90504
Torrance (90504)
32,102 residents
- 90746
Carson (90746)
25,990 residents
- 90710
Harbor City (90710)
25,457 residents
- 90717 21,318
Lomita (90717)
21,318 residents
- 90502 18,010
Torrance (90502)
18,010 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90502 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
$125,912 median income
- 90746
Carson (90746)
$113,364 median income
- 90745
Carson (90745)
$107,988 median income
- 90504
Torrance (90504)
$107,552 median income
- 90502
Torrance (90502)
$94,291 median income
- 90717
Lomita (90717)
$94,241 median income
- 90501
Torrance (90501)
$92,923 median income
- 90248
Gardena (90248)
$91,176 median income
- 90710
Harbor City (90710)
$82,478 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90502 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90501 | Torrance, CA | 43,180 | 1.2 mi |
| 90745 | Carson, CA | 57,251 | 1.9 mi |
| 90710 | Harbor City, CA | 25,457 | 2.6 mi |
| 90248 | Gardena, CA | 9,947 | 2.9 mi |
| 90247 | Gardena, CA | 47,487 | 3.9 mi |
| 90746 | Carson, CA | 25,990 | 2.7 mi |
| 90717 | Lomita, CA | 21,318 | 3.2 mi |
| 90503 | Torrance, CA | 44,383 | 3.5 mi |
| 90747 | Carson, CA | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| 90504 | Torrance, CA | 32,102 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90502, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,010 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 90502 in?
ZIP code 90502 (Torrance) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90502?
ZIP code 90502 in Torrance, CA has a population of 18,010 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90502?
The median household income in ZIP 90502 is $94,291, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90502?
The median home value in ZIP 90502 is $697,400, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90502 is Asian at 37.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90502?
ZIP code 90502 has 672 business establishments employing approximately 18,985 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90502 are: Wholesale trade (88), Professional, scientific, and technical services (76), Transportation and warehousing (64). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90502?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90502 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 306%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90502?
In ZIP code 90502, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90502 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90502?
In ZIP code 90502, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90502 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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