ZIP Code 90505 Demographics & Data

Torrance, CA (ZIP Code 90505) Data

California

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 90505

The ZIP Code 90505 is associated with the city of Torrance in California in Los Angeles County. The median household income is approximately $99,764, and an estimated 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 90505 has a median age of approximately 41.9 years, with 20.5% of residents aged 62 years and older. An estimated 56.6% in this California region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $48,929. The current population estimate is 37,220.

Population in 90505

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 90505 is 37,220.

Torrance, CA

The 90505 ZIP Code is associated with Torrance, CA in Los Angeles County.

Area Codes associated with 90505

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 90505 include 310.

Sunrise / Sunset in 90505

Sunrise: 6:51 am
Sunset: 4:46 pm
Sunrise in 90505 6:51 am
Sunrise in 90505 4:46 pm

Weather forecast for 90505

This Afternoon's forecast for 90505: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. West wind around 10 mph.

Current air quality in 90505

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 90505 Fair

Internet in 90505

Approximately 95.2% of households in ZIP Code 90505 have a computer, while about 91.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 90505

Females make up an estimated 51.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 90505, while males comprise about 48.6%.

Health Insurance in 90505

Approximately 4.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 90505 (Torrance, CA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 90505

The median household income in ZIP Code 90505 is $99,764, while the region's mean household income is $126,777. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $48,929. The per capita income in ZIP Code 90505 of $48,929 is approximately 32.4% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 90505 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.3% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 2.0% of 90505 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 90505

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.9%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.7%
$200,000 or more per year 16.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 90505

In ZIP Code 90505, 95.7% of the population graduated high school, while 56.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 12.4% in this Los Angeles County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 90505

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 2.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 12.4%
Some college, no degree 18.4%
Associate's degree 8.3%
Bachelor's degree 35.6%
Graduate or professional degree 21.0%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 90505

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 90505, 93.5% is one race, while 6.5% are two or more races. Approximately 12.6% of 90505 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 90505 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (55.6%), followed by Asian (40.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 90505

Industry Percent
White 55.6%
Black or African American 3.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 40.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.7%
Some other race 4.8%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 90505

The median home value in ZIP Code 90505 in January 2025 comes in at $1,426,280. The January 2025 value is approximately 3% higher than the $1,388,338 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $1,356,503 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 90505, an estimated 35.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 32.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Los Angeles County region.

Home Values in 90505

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $1,426,280
Dec 2024 $1,426,796
Nov 2024 $1,420,081
Oct 2024 $1,412,228
Sep 2024 $1,401,671
Aug 2024 $1,388,338
Jul 2024 $1,377,345
Jun 2024 $1,369,300
May 2024 $1,363,066
Apr 2024 $1,353,510
Mar 2024 $1,349,968
Feb 2024 $1,356,503

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 90505

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 2.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 2.7%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 32.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 35.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 4.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 90505

Residents of ZIP Code 90505 are older than average. The median age of 41.9 years in ZIP Code 90505 is approximately 9.97% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.5% of the population in 90505 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.6% of 90505 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 90505

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.3%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 6.5%
15 to 19 years 5.1%
20 to 24 years 4.8%
25 to 34 years 12.1%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 14.5%
55 to 59 years 8.3%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 8.7%
75 to 84 years 5.0%
85 years and over 3.6%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 90505 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 90505

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 90505 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 90505 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 95.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 90505 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 90505

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 95.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 90505

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 90505

In 90505, 64.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.5 minutes. Approximately 21.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 90505 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 90505 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 90505

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 2.6%
Manufacturing 13.4%
Wholesale trade 3.4%
Retail trade 8.6%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.5%
Information 4.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 15.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 21.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.3%
Other services, except public administration 4.7%
Public administration 2.4%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 90505

In ZIP Code 90505, 61.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 22.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Los Angeles County region.

Language Spoken in 90505

Language Spoken Percent
English only 61.1%
Spanish 5.7%
Other Indo-European languages 8.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 22.7%
Other languages 1.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 90505 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 90505 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 49.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 6.37% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes electricity rates in 90505 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 90505

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 90505 15.98¢/kWh 11.81¢/kWh 8.16¢/kWh
California 32.04¢/kWh 30.35¢/kWh 25.5¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 90505

Month ZIP Code 90505 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.38 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.73 3 6.31
Mar 6.57 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.6 5.13 7.3
May 6.28 5.17 7.13
Jun 6.28 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.58 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.87 6.08 6.65
Sep 6.64 5.15 7.02
Oct 6.18 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.83 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.12 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 90505. This visualizes solar power levels in 90505 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.