90247 ZIP Code — Gardena, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90247 is located in Gardena, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 3.76 square miles and serves a population of 47,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/424/562/213/323.
About ZIP code 90247
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 $600,100. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $70,012.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 31% of households.
47,682
population
3.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90247 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90247
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90247. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gardena | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90249 Gardena (1.1 mi)
90248 Gardena (1.2 mi)
90506 Torrance (2.1 mi)
90061 Los Angeles (2.3 mi)
90504 Torrance (2.4 mi)
90250 Hawthorne (2.9 mi)
90747 Carson (3.3 mi)
90260 Lawndale (3.3 mi)
90303 Inglewood (3.3 mi)
90746 Carson (3.4 mi)
90059 Los Angeles (3.6 mi)
90220 Compton (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,682 |
| Population density | 12,681 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8946 |
| Longitude | -118.2992 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 310/424/562/213/323 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.0% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
47,682
Population
12,681
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$70,012
Median household income
$30,673
Per capita income
$600,100
Median home value
$1,644
Median monthly rent
39.9%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
7,344
Housing units
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,048
Under 5
1,098
1,541
5–9
1,616
1,316
10–14
1,379
1,358
15–19
1,423
1,503
20–24
1,576
3,884
25–34
4,072
2,909
35–44
3,050
3,116
45–54
3,267
1,614
55–59
1,692
1,582
60–64
1,658
1,949
65–74
2,043
931
75–84
976
528
85+
553
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,593 | 20.1% |
| 18 and over | 38,089 | 79.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,980 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
27.2%
Other race
19.5%
Asian
17.8%
White
12.5%
Black or African American
12.3%
Two or more races
10%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 17,775 | 27.2% |
| Other race | 12,759 | 19.5% |
| Asian | 11,678 | 17.8% |
| White | 8,189 | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 8,076 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 6,574 | 10% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 406 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.2% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.0% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
6.6%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
6.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 6.2% |
| Median income | $70,012 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.7%
$50k–$100k
3.1%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
2.0%
$300k–$500k
20.4%
$500k–$1M
62.1%
$1M+
5.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $600,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,644 |
| Owner occupied | 39.9% |
| Renter occupied | 60.1% |
| Vacant | 5.3% |
| Single-family detached | 35.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.0% |
| Mobile homes | 5.6% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.06 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 6.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.5% |
| Electricity | 34.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 7.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,989 | 43.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,003 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,142 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,986 | 30.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,191 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,128 | 31.8% |
| Average household size | 2.92 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.1% | 40.6% |
| Married | 43.5% | 39.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.1%
Some HS, no diploma
9.4%
HS graduate
23.6%
Some college, no degree
21.3%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.7%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 272 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 688 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,965 | 40.7% |
| High school | 2,135 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 4,153 | 34.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.2%
Retail trade
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
10.5%
Professional & management
10.1%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Other services
7.5%
Construction
7.2%
Finance & real estate
4.5%
Public administration
4.1%
Wholesale trade
3.2%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.5% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 23.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.3% |
| Government | 12.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
14.2%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.5% |
| Depression | 14.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.4% |
| No health insurance | 18.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.1% |
| Visited dentist | 54.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 11.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,253 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.8% |
| Public insurance | 43.5% |
| No insurance | 11.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 45,536 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 13,967 | 30.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 8,762 | 19.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 353 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 4,735 | 10.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,504 | 59.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,927 | 58.6% |
| Born in different state | 23,528 | 49.3% |
| Foreign born | 577 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 19,178 | 40.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,464 | 49.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,893 | 4% |
| Italian | 563 | 1.2% |
| French | 538 | 1.1% |
| German | 83 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 57 | 0.1% |
| English | 42 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.8% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90247
What city is ZIP code 90247 in?
ZIP code 90247 is primarily assigned to Gardena, California.
What county is ZIP code 90247 in?
ZIP code 90247 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90247?
Approximately 31% of households in ZIP code 90247 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 90247 mostly rentals?
60% of occupied units in ZIP code 90247 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90247?
The median home value in ZIP code 90247 is $600,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 90247?
ZIP code 90247 has an estimated population of 47,682 residents, with a density of 12,695 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 90247 in?
ZIP code 90247 observes the PST timezone.