90501 ZIP Code — Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90501 is located in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 5.69 square miles and serves a population of 42,536 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/424.
About ZIP code 90501
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 $824,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
The gap between median ($89,926) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 22% of households.
42,536
population
5.69
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Torrance | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90502 Torrance (1.2 mi)
90503 Torrance (2.4 mi)
90710 Harbor City (2.4 mi)
90717 Lomita (2.7 mi)
90505 Torrance (2.9 mi)
90504 Torrance (3.1 mi)
90745 Carson (3.2 mi)
90506 Torrance (3.8 mi)
90746 Carson (3.9 mi)
90248 Gardena (3.9 mi)
90747 Carson (3.9 mi)
90277 Redondo Beach (4.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,536 |
| Population density | 7,476 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.69 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8302 |
| Longitude | -118.3135 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 310/424 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
42,536
Population
7,476
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$89,926
Median household income
$42,873
Per capita income
$824,600
Median home value
$1,771
Median monthly rent
46.7%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
8,048
Housing units
37.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,329
Under 5
1,368
1,329
5–9
1,367
1,303
10–14
1,341
1,353
15–19
1,392
1,186
20–24
1,221
2,692
25–34
2,769
3,509
35–44
3,611
2,714
45–54
2,793
1,412
55–59
1,453
1,269
60–64
1,305
1,643
65–74
1,691
827
75–84
851
398
85+
410
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,646 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 32,890 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,820 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
24.8%
White
22.4%
Asian
20.6%
Other race
17%
Two or more races
10.7%
Black or African American
4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,019 | 24.8% |
| White | 12,653 | 22.4% |
| Asian | 11,634 | 20.6% |
| Other race | 9,595 | 17% |
| Two or more races | 6,064 | 10.7% |
| Black or African American | 2,378 | 4.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 135 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 77 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.1% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 11.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.6%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
5.9%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
15.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 15.5% |
| Median income | $89,926 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
2.1%
$200k–$300k
0.2%
$300k–$500k
5.9%
$500k–$1M
65.7%
$1M+
23.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $824,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,771 |
| Owner occupied | 46.7% |
| Renter occupied | 53.3% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 48.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.2% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.98 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 21.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 74.1% |
| Electricity | 18.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 5.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,317 | 50.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,078 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,515 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,697 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,982 | 34.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,216 | 28.9% |
| Average household size | 2.88 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.0% | 35.4% |
| Married | 48.9% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 9.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
6.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
22.4%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
11.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 427 | 4.2% |
| Kindergarten | 376 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,984 | 39.0% |
| High school | 2,631 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 2,787 | 27.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Professional & management
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.6%
Retail trade
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Construction
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Information
3.0%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.2% |
| Service | 20.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.2% |
| Government | 10.7% |
| Self-employed | 9.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.2% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
13.7%
18 and over
10.8%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 17.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.5% |
| High blood pressure | 24.7% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 15.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 4.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Depression | 15.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 15.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.8% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,070 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.3% |
| Public insurance | 35.1% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,839 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 8,749 | 22.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 4,833 | 12.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 169 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 3,689 | 9.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,697 | 67.5% |
| Born in same state | 27,215 | 64.0% |
| Born in different state | 22,163 | 52.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,482 | 3.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,839 | 32.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,845 | 49.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,192 | 5.2% |
| French | 1,908 | 4.5% |
| Arab | 1,038 | 2.4% |
| English | 348 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 214 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 183 | 0.4% |
| German | 77 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 66 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 37 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.3% |
| Internet access | 95.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90501
What city is ZIP code 90501 in?
ZIP code 90501 is primarily assigned to Torrance, California.
What county is ZIP code 90501 in?
ZIP code 90501 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90501?
Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 90501 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90501?
The median home value in ZIP code 90501 is $824,600.
What is the population of ZIP code 90501?
ZIP code 90501 has an estimated population of 42,536 residents, with a density of 7,482 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90501?
The median household income in ZIP code 90501 is $89,926, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90501 in?
ZIP code 90501 observes the PST timezone.