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Torrance, CA · standard

ZIP Code 90504

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

32,102
2,785/sq mi
$107,552
Median income
$923,900
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Torrance pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
2,785
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 90504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, with 32,102 residents across 11.5 square miles, a density of 2,785 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 90504 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,552 (6% above the California average), while per-capita income is $50,296. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.0%. The typical home here is valued at $923,900 (20% above the state average); renters pay a median of $2,232 monthly, and 60.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Los Angeles County, so you can benchmark 90504 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 90504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Torrance, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90504.

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 90504, 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

32,102

Population

11.5

Area (sq mi)

2,785

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 90504?

42.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

27.8%

Foreign-Born

White 27.1%
African American 4.0%
Asian 39.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%

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?

$107,552

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$50,296

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90504 ranks nationally

Torrance, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$107,552 Top 15% higher than 85% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

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

What does housing look like?

12,368

Total Housing Units

11,723

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.80

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$923,900

Median Home Value

+20% vs state

$2,232

Median Rent

1959

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

386

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+286%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 90504 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +286% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 278
2021 +7.9% 300
2022 +13.4% 341
2023 +6.3% 362
2024 +6.6% 386

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 689 business establishments in ZIP 90504, employing approximately 9,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $605,966,000.

689

Businesses

9,527

Employees

$606.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 14.7%
Retail trade 78 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 73 10.6%
Other services (except public administration) 66 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 64 9.3%
Wholesale trade 57 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 37 5.4%
Construction 36 5.2%
Finance and insurance 33 4.8%
Information 19 2.8%
Educational services 14 2.0%
Manufacturing 11 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.6%
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 90504 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 90504 ranks #7 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 90504 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 90504 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
90506 Torrance, CA 0 1.3 mi
90260 Lawndale, CA 34,924 1.9 mi
90278 Redondo Beach, CA 40,071 2.3 mi
90503 Torrance, CA 44,383 2.2 mi
90249 Gardena, CA 26,669 2.5 mi
90501 Torrance, CA 43,180 2.5 mi
90248 Gardena, CA 9,947 2.8 mi
90247 Gardena, CA 47,487 2.6 mi
90250 Hawthorne, CA 93,193 3.4 mi
90254 Hermosa Beach, CA 19,506 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 90504 in? ▼
ZIP code 90504 (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 90504? ▼
ZIP code 90504 in Torrance, CA has a population of 32,102 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 90504 is $107,552, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 90504 is $923,900, which is 232% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 90504 is Asian at 39.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90504? ▼
ZIP code 90504 has 689 business establishments employing approximately 9,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90504 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (101), Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (73). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90504 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 286%. 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 90504? ▼
In ZIP code 90504, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 90504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90504 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90504? ▼
In ZIP code 90504, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90504 is 10.1% 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.