90745 ZIP Code — Carson, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90745 is located in Carson, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 8.23 square miles and serves a population of 58,735 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90745
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $601,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $103,471. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
58,735
population
8.23
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90745 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90745
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90745. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Carson | Acceptable |
| Carson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90502 Torrance (2 mi)
90810 Long Beach (2.1 mi)
90746 Carson (2.4 mi)
90747 Carson (2.5 mi)
90895 Carson (2.5 mi)
90710 Harbor City (2.9 mi)
90501 Torrance (3.2 mi)
90744 Wilmington (3.3 mi)
90220 Compton (3.5 mi)
90248 Gardena (4.1 mi)
90717 Lomita (4.2 mi)
90813 Long Beach (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58,735 |
| Population density | 7,137 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 8.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8262 |
| Longitude | -118.2589 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 562 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
58,735
Population
7,137
People per sq mi
40.5
Median age
$103,471
Median household income
$34,740
Per capita income
$601,300
Median home value
$1,756
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
9.4%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
11,534
Housing units
28.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,384
Under 5
1,384
1,353
5–9
1,353
1,885
10–14
1,885
2,172
15–19
2,172
1,865
20–24
1,865
4,209
25–34
4,209
3,703
35–44
3,703
3,963
45–54
3,963
1,945
55–59
1,945
2,030
60–64
2,030
2,913
65–74
2,913
1,266
75–84
1,266
684
85+
684
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,794 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 46,941 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 9,724 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
27.3%
Hispanic or Latino
22.2%
White
17.9%
Other race
13.4%
Two or more races
11.9%
Black or African American
5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20,599 | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16,758 | 22.2% |
| White | 13,536 | 17.9% |
| Other race | 10,151 | 13.4% |
| Two or more races | 8,987 | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,764 | 5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,302 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 396 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.9% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 9.6% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
5.3%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
6.5%
$50k–$75k
12.4%
$75k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
24.3%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
15.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 15.7% |
| Median income | $103,471 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
3.2%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
1.4%
$200k–$300k
4.4%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
70.9%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $601,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,756 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 65.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.4% |
| Mobile homes | 8.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.84 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 27.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 27.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.7% |
| 3 or more | 44.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.2% |
| Electricity | 22.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 1.3% |
| No fuel used | 7.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,955 | 58.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 873 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,300 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,313 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,961 | 38.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,263 | 40.6% |
| Average household size | 3.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.7% | 36.3% |
| Married | 47.3% | 45.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 8.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.7%
Some HS, no diploma
9.3%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
22.0%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 712 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 605 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,048 | 33.8% |
| High school | 3,584 | 24.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,977 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Transportation & utilities
10.3%
Retail trade
10.1%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Construction
5.9%
Public administration
4.8%
Wholesale trade
3.8%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.7% |
| Service | 21.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.0% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 14.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.1% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 5.7% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.4%
Under 18 years
9.9%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
13.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 21.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.0% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 8.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.4% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.5% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 13.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 64.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 9.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,987 | 4.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.3% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 55,968 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 14,018 | 25.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,510 | 13.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 201 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 6,149 | 11.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,112 | 58.1% |
| Born in same state | 32,449 | 55.2% |
| Born in different state | 28,738 | 48.9% |
| Foreign born | 1,663 | 2.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 24,623 | 41.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 16,466 | 66.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,369 | 2.3% |
| French | 1,305 | 2.2% |
| Arab | 1,302 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 113 | 0.2% |
| English | 75 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 66 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 26 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 26.3% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90745
What part of Carson is ZIP code 90745?
ZIP code 90745 covers a portion of Carson, California, within Los Angeles County.
What county is ZIP code 90745 in?
ZIP code 90745 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90745?
Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 90745 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90745?
The median home value in ZIP code 90745 is $601,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90745?
The median household income in ZIP code 90745 is $103,471, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 90745?
ZIP code 90745 has an estimated population of 58,735 residents, with a density of 7,139 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 90745 in?
ZIP code 90745 observes the PST timezone.