90503 ZIP Code — Torrance, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90503 is located in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 5.27 square miles and serves a population of 44,280 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 310/424.
About ZIP code 90503
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $991,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $117,364. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
44,280
population
5.27
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90503 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90503
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Torrance | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90277 Redondo Beach (2.1 mi)
90501 Torrance (2.4 mi)
90505 Torrance (2.5 mi)
90504 Torrance (2.6 mi)
90278 Redondo Beach (2.6 mi)
90506 Torrance (3.2 mi)
90260 Lawndale (3.3 mi)
90502 Torrance (3.5 mi)
90717 Lomita (3.9 mi)
90261 Lawndale (4 mi)
90710 Harbor City (4.4 mi)
90266 Manhattan Beach (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 44,280 |
| Population density | 8,402 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.27 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.8402 |
| Longitude | -118.3532 |
| 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 | 25.5% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 16.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
44,280
Population
8,402
People per sq mi
41.1
Median age
$117,364
Median household income
$55,732
Per capita income
$991,400
Median home value
$2,210
Median monthly rent
51.1%
Home ownership
5.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
9,881
Housing units
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,159
Under 5
1,079
1,489
5–9
1,387
1,294
10–14
1,205
979
15–19
911
950
20–24
885
3,341
25–34
3,110
3,524
35–44
3,281
3,190
45–54
2,971
1,729
55–59
1,610
1,487
60–64
1,384
2,009
65–74
1,871
1,042
75–84
971
736
85+
686
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,876 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 35,404 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,315 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 41.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
37.2%
White
34.4%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Two or more races
9.6%
Other race
4.8%
Black or African American
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18,280 | 37.2% |
| White | 16,890 | 34.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,888 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 4,712 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 2,377 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,829 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 114 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 78 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.5% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 16.2% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
3.7%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
11.6%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
19.0%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k+
22.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.8% |
| $200k+ | 22.6% |
| Median income | $117,364 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.5%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
0.3%
$300k–$500k
3.6%
$500k–$1M
45.0%
$1M+
48.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $991,400 |
| Median rent / month | $2,210 |
| Owner occupied | 51.1% |
| Renter occupied | 48.9% |
| Vacant | 6.0% |
| Single-family detached | 44.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 32.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 27.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 33.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.9% |
| 3 or more | 18.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.2% |
| Electricity | 30.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 3.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,655 | 50.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,016 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,219 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,293 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,084 | 29.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,253 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.3% | 24.7% |
| Married | 51.7% | 52.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 10.5% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.7%
HS graduate
16.1%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
35.2%
Graduate / professional
20.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 55.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 815 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 499 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,312 | 42.4% |
| High school | 1,778 | 17.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,756 | 27.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Manufacturing
15.8%
Professional & management
14.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Retail trade
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Construction
6.0%
Information
4.2%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 59.4% |
| Service | 9.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 5.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.0% |
| Government | 11.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.5% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Work from home | 19.8% |
| Other means | 3.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.0 |
Poverty
All people
5.8%
Under 18 years
5.3%
18 and over
5.9%
Married-couple families
1.5%
Female-led households
17.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 20.8% |
| High blood pressure | 25.5% |
| High cholesterol | 29.6% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 7.5% |
| Arthritis | 16.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 7.6% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 15.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Depression | 13.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.6% |
| Poor mental health | 11.8% |
| Poor physical health | 7.1% |
| No health insurance | 7.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.5% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.4% |
| Teeth loss | 6.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,375 | 3.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 26.2% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,042 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 7,853 | 18.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 955 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,127 | 2.7% |
| Other languages | 5,542 | 13.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,420 | 66.4% |
| Born in same state | 28,543 | 64.5% |
| Born in different state | 21,696 | 49.0% |
| Foreign born | 877 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,860 | 33.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,399 | 49.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,248 | 7.3% |
| French | 2,882 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1,698 | 3.8% |
| Polish | 460 | 1% |
| English | 333 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 184 | 0.4% |
| German | 154 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 95 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 70 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90503
What city is ZIP code 90503 in?
ZIP code 90503 is primarily assigned to Torrance, California.
What county is ZIP code 90503 in?
ZIP code 90503 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 90503?
55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90503?
The median home value in ZIP code 90503 is $991,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90503?
The median household income in ZIP code 90503 is $117,364, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 90503?
ZIP code 90503 has an estimated population of 44,280 residents, with a density of 8,407 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 90503 in?
ZIP code 90503 observes the PST timezone.