90502 ZIP Code — Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90502 is located in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 2.24 square miles and serves a population of 18,430 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/424.
About ZIP code 90502
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 $587,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $95,528. 31% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 25% of households.
18,430
population
2.24
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Torrance | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90501 Torrance (1.2 mi)
90745 Carson (2 mi)
90710 Harbor City (2.5 mi)
90746 Carson (2.7 mi)
90747 Carson (2.8 mi)
90248 Gardena (3.3 mi)
90717 Lomita (3.3 mi)
90504 Torrance (3.5 mi)
90503 Torrance (3.5 mi)
90505 Torrance (4 mi)
90220 Compton (4.1 mi)
90506 Torrance (4.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,430 |
| Population density | 8,228 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.24 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8340 |
| Longitude | -118.2923 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 310/424 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
18,430
Population
8,228
People per sq mi
42.2
Median age
$95,528
Median household income
$42,433
Per capita income
$587,000
Median home value
$1,869
Median monthly rent
69.3%
Home ownership
10.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
4,855
Housing units
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
454
Under 5
491
380
5–9
412
376
10–14
408
324
15–19
351
403
20–24
437
1,589
25–34
1,721
1,130
35–44
1,224
1,049
45–54
1,137
504
55–59
547
738
60–64
799
1,191
65–74
1,291
521
75–84
565
186
85+
202
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,926 | 15.9% |
| 18 and over | 15,504 | 84.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,956 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
31.8%
Hispanic or Latino
20.7%
White
17.8%
Other race
14.3%
Two or more races
8.4%
Black or African American
5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7,398 | 31.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,802 | 20.7% |
| White | 4,130 | 17.8% |
| Other race | 3,320 | 14.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,963 | 8.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,369 | 5.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 165 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 85 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.3% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 29.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 33.8% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.3% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
3.6%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
18.0%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.0% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $95,528 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$150k–$200k
0.9%
$200k–$300k
2.9%
$300k–$500k
25.4%
$500k–$1M
64.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $587,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,869 |
| Owner occupied | 69.3% |
| Renter occupied | 30.7% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 55.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.8% |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.73 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 28.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 71.4% |
| Electricity | 22.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| No fuel used | 5.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,157 | 48.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 335 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,309 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,656 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,731 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,233 | 34.6% |
| Average household size | 2.72 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.4% | 33.0% |
| Married | 48.3% | 43.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 13.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
26.0%
Graduate / professional
8.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 219 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 212 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,211 | 34.3% |
| High school | 633 | 17.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,259 | 35.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Retail trade
9.9%
Professional & management
9.9%
Transportation & utilities
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.2%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Wholesale trade
5.1%
Other services
4.3%
Public administration
3.9%
Construction
3.8%
Information
3.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.5% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 18.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.0 |
Poverty
All people
10.1%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
9.7%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
12.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.7% |
| Retirement income | 18.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.5% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 7.9% |
| Arthritis | 17.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 13.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.7% |
| Poor mental health | 13.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.0% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 9.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 552 | 3.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 1.6% |
| 18–64 years | 3.7% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.1% |
| Public insurance | 35.0% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,485 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 4,432 | 25.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,128 | 12.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 133 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 2,156 | 12.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,973 | 59.5% |
| Born in same state | 10,543 | 57.2% |
| Born in different state | 8,850 | 48.0% |
| Foreign born | 430 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,457 | 40.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,104 | 68.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 537 | 2.9% |
| Arab | 497 | 2.7% |
| French | 361 | 2% |
| Polish | 57 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 50 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 37 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 25 | 0.1% |
| German | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.0% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90502
What city is ZIP code 90502 in?
ZIP code 90502 is primarily assigned to Torrance, California.
What county is ZIP code 90502 in?
ZIP code 90502 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90502?
Approximately 25% of households in ZIP code 90502 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90502?
The median home value in ZIP code 90502 is $587,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 90502?
ZIP code 90502 has an estimated population of 18,430 residents, with a density of 8,231 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90502?
The median household income in ZIP code 90502 is $95,528, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90502 in?
ZIP code 90502 observes the PST timezone.