West Carson, California
West Carson: census designated place
About
West Carson is a CDP located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California.
Quick Facts about West Carson
| Population | 21,699 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California (United States) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Postal code | 90501 |
| Phone Area Codes | 323 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.56% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.44% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.8217,-118.2926 |
| Altitude | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time Zone, UTC−08:00, UTC−07:00 |
| Local time | 06:47:06 (19th April 2026) |
| Weather | 56℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
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Geography
West Carson is located at 33°49'18"N 118°17'33"W (33.8216800, -118.2925700).
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Weather
56°F
Mostly Cloudy
0 to 10 mph W
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to West Carson, CA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 117690 | Los Angeles Harbor College | Wilmington (CA) | 90744-2397 |
Nearby Transit Stations (43)
Rail and bus stations connected to West Carson, CA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOA | Torrance, CA | 20575 Hamilton Avenue | BUS |
| SPD | San Pedro (Catalina Terminal), California | 1st Stop: N.Front & Swinford, Berth 95, Catalina | BUS |
| SPO | San Pedro (Downtown), California | 931 S. Gaffey St. | BUS |
| LBC | Long Beach, California | 601 North Long Beach Blvd. | BUS |
| ESG | El Segundo, CA | 700 South Douglas Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to West Carson.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Marcelina Post Office | Torrance (CA) | 90501 |
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 Carson distances to largest California cities