West Athens, California
West Athens: census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California
About
West Athens is a CDP located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about West Athens
| Population | 8,729 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Postal code | 90061 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.9234,-118.3034 |
| Altitude | 190 feet / 58 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 06:47:10 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 56℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
West Athens is located at 33°55'24"N 118°18'12"W (33.9233500, -118.3034100).
West Athens map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Athens, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117715 | Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles (CA) | 90047-4899 |
| 393649 | UEI College-Gardena | Gardena (CA) | 90247 |
| 454759 | Borner's Barber College | Los Angeles (CA) | 90047 |
| 113980 | El Camino Community College District | Torrance (CA) | 90506 |
| 111966 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Los Angeles (CA) | 90059 |
Nearby Transit Stations (42)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Athens, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESG | El Segundo, CA | 700 South Douglas Street | BUS |
| TOA | Torrance, CA | 20575 Hamilton Avenue | BUS |
| WCH | Westchester, CA | 6860 Park Terrace Drive | BUS |
| LAX | Los Angeles Union Station | 800 North Alameda Street | RAIL |
| SPD | San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California | 1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to West Athens.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crenshaw Imperial Post Office | Inglewood (CA) | 90303 |
Other cities in Los Angeles County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Los Angeles County , CA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,970,219 | The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. |
| Long Beach | 454,681 | The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism. |
| Santa Clarita | 209,990 | The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Glendale | 197,747 | The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Lancaster | 155,822 | The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Palmdale | 150,498 | The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Pomona | 149,212 | The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Torrance | 141,553 | The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Pasadena | 141,045 | The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| East Los Angeles | 126,496 | Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States |
| El Monte | 112,344 | The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Downey | 109,202 | The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Inglewood | 107,203 | The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Santa Maria | 105,851 | The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California. |
| West Covina | 103,656 | The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
| Norwalk | 102,635 | The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. |
Distance to Other Cities
West Athens distances to largest California cities