PlainZIP

Torrance, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90503

Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

44,383
3,235/sq mi
$125,912
Median income
$1,099,700
Median home value
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Torrance pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
3,235
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90503 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, with 44,383 residents across 13.7 square miles, a density of 3,235 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90503 skews affluent, with a median household income of $125,912 (24% above the California average), while per-capita income is $59,178. Poverty here runs at 7.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. Housing costs here run $1,099,700 for a typical home value (42% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,302 a month; 52.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 90503 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Los Angeles County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 90503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Torrance, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90503.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 90503, 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

44,383

Population

13.7

Area (sq mi)

3,235

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90503?

41.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

33.6%

Foreign-Born

White 34.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 40.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%

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?

$125,912

Median Household Income

+24% vs state

$59,178

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90503 ranks nationally

Torrance, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$125,912 Top 8% higher than 92% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

18,283

Total Housing Units

16,964

Occupied Units

1,319

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.6%
Renter 47.4%

$1,099,700

Median Home Value

+42% vs state

$2,302

Median Rent

1966

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

+0.4%

YoY Change (2024)

353

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+253%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90503 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.2% 258
2021 +7.3% 277
2022 +11.6% 309
2023 +13.6% 352
2024 +0.4% 353

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 2,158 business establishments in ZIP 90503, employing approximately 30,491 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,033,178,000.

2,158

Businesses

30,491

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 399 18.5%
Health care and social assistance 395 18.3%
Retail trade 280 13.0%
Wholesale trade 192 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 150 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 122 5.7%
Finance and insurance 103 4.8%
Other services (except public administration) 102 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 79 3.7%
Manufacturing 69 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 67 3.1%
Construction 66 3.1%
Information 42 1.9%
Educational services 37 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 32 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 20 0.9%

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 90503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90503 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 90503 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
90505 Torrance, CA 36,678 2.2 mi
90277 Redondo Beach, CA 35,293 1.9 mi
90501 Torrance, CA 43,180 2.3 mi
90504 Torrance, CA 32,102 2.2 mi
90278 Redondo Beach, CA 40,071 2.4 mi
90260 Lawndale, CA 34,924 3.3 mi
90502 Torrance, CA 18,010 3.5 mi
90506 Torrance, CA 0 3.3 mi
90254 Hermosa Beach, CA 19,506 3.0 mi
90250 Hawthorne, CA 93,193 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90503 in? ▼
ZIP code 90503 (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 90503? ▼
ZIP code 90503 in Torrance, CA has a population of 44,383 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90503? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90503 is $125,912, which is 65% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90503? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90503 is $1,099,700, which is 295% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90503? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90503 is Asian at 40.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90503? ▼
ZIP code 90503 has 2,158 business establishments employing approximately 30,491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90503? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90503 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (399), Health care and social assistance (395), Retail trade (280). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90503? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90503 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 90503? ▼
In ZIP code 90503, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.9% 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 90503? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90503 is 28.2 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 90503? ▼
In ZIP code 90503, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90503? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90503 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.