Torrance, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90505
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,678
- 2,444/sq mi High-density area
- $115,593
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,204,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.5%
- 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, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,444
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90505 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 90505 (Torrance, CA) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 323.0 in 2023 to 338.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90505 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, with 36,678 residents across 15.0 square miles, a density of 2,444 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90505 skews affluent, with a median household income of $115,593 (14% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,677. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $1,204,300 (56% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $2,387; 55.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90505 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 90505
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Torrance, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90505.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
597 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
264 establishments
- Retail trade 203
Retail trade
203 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 168
Accommodation and food services
168 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 143
Real estate and rental and leasing
143 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 90505, 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
36,678
Population
15.0
Area (sq mi)
2,444
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90505?
44.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
28.9%
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?
$115,593
Median Household Income
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$60,677
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90505 ranks nationally
Torrance, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$115,593 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US 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
15,154housing units
15,154
Total Housing Units
13,776
Occupied Units
1,378
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,204,300
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$2,387
Median Rent
1965
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
+4.7%
YoY Change (2024)
338
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+238%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90505 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +238% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 242 |
| 2021 | +5.2% | 254 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 288 |
| 2023 | +12.1% | 323 |
| 2024 | +4.7% | 338 |
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 2,208 business establishments in ZIP 90505, employing approximately 31,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,057,374,000.
2,208
Businesses
31,411
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 597 | 27.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 264 | 12.0% |
| Retail trade | 203 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 168 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 143 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 142 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 126 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 123 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 104 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 70 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 69 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 54 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 53 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 52 | 2.4% |
| Information | 33 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.3% |
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 90505 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
44,383 residents
- 90501
Torrance (90501)
43,180 residents
- 90275
Rancho Palos Verdes (90275)
41,804 residents
- 90505
Torrance (90505)
36,678 residents
- 90277
Redondo Beach (90277)
35,293 residents
- 90260
Lawndale (90260)
34,924 residents
- 90504
Torrance (90504)
32,102 residents
- 90710
Harbor City (90710)
25,457 residents
- 90274
Palos Verdes Peninsula (90274)
25,209 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90505 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90505 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90274
Palos Verdes Peninsula (90274)
$215,925 median income
- 90275
Rancho Palos Verdes (90275)
$179,469 median income
- 90277
Redondo Beach (90277)
$127,795 median income
- 90503
Torrance (90503)
$125,912 median income
- 90505
Torrance (90505)
$115,593 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90505 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90503 | Torrance, CA | 44,383 | 2.2 mi |
| 90717 | Lomita, CA | 21,318 | 2.1 mi |
| 90274 | Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | 25,209 | 2.5 mi |
| 90501 | Torrance, CA | 43,180 | 2.6 mi |
| 90277 | Redondo Beach, CA | 35,293 | 2.6 mi |
| 90710 | Harbor City, CA | 25,457 | 2.9 mi |
| 90275 | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 41,804 | 3.8 mi |
| 90504 | Torrance, CA | 32,102 | 4.1 mi |
| 90502 | Torrance, CA | 18,010 | 3.6 mi |
| 90260 | Lawndale, CA | 34,924 | 5.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90505, 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 (36,678 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 90505 in?
ZIP code 90505 (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 90505?
ZIP code 90505 in Torrance, CA has a population of 36,678 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90505?
The median household income in ZIP 90505 is $115,593, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90505?
The median home value in ZIP 90505 is $1,204,300, which is 333% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90505?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90505 is White at 40.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90505?
ZIP code 90505 has 2,208 business establishments employing approximately 31,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90505?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90505 are: Health care and social assistance (597), Professional, scientific, and technical services (264), Retail trade (203). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90505?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90505 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 238%. 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 90505?
In ZIP code 90505, 73.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.5% 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 90505?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90505 is 28.7 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 90505?
In ZIP code 90505, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90505?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90505 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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