South Gate, CA: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

South Gate, CA is an incorporated city located in Los Angeles County in the state of California. Our data estimates 93,444 residents, places it at 33.945°N, 118.193°W, and lists it in Pacific time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about South Gate, CA?

What is the population of South Gate, CA?

South Gate has an estimated population of 93,444. That makes it the 98th largest of the 1,470 places we list in California, and the 18th largest of 140 places in Los Angeles County. The typical place in California has about 3,379 residents, so South Gate is roughly 27.7 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in California with a similar population include Compton (95,605), Menifee (94,756), Chino (94,371), Hanford (94,028), Carson (91,394). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how South Gate differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is South Gate?

South Gate has about 12,911 people per square mile (4,985 per square kilometer), which we classify as an urban core. Within California, it is denser than about 98% of the listed places. Streets at this level typically mix apartment buildings, mixed-use blocks and frequent transit, and many errands can be done on foot. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does South Gate use?

South Gate uses one ZIP code: 90280. A single code usually means a compact delivery area, but the same code may also serve addresses just outside the town line. Codes beginning with 9 are assigned to the Pacific states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is South Gate in?

South Gate is in the Pacific time zone, which is UTC−8 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/Los_Angeles). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Fort Mohave, AZ, about 219 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Pacific time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is South Gate located in California?

South Gate lies in the southern part of California, at 33.945° north latitude and 118.193° west longitude. The state capital, Sacramento, is about 368 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is Pahrump, NV, roughly 201 miles to the northeast, which shows how near South Gate is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Downey, CA, 4 miles to the east.

Which cities are near South Gate, CA?

The closest listed place to South Gate is Cudahy, CA, 1.4 miles to the northeast. Of the eight nearest places below, 8 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is South Gate in?

South Gate is in Los Angeles County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 06037. The county contains 140 places in our data, 122 of which have their own page here and 18 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Los Angeles (12,750,807), Long Beach (462,628), Lancaster (343,304), Santa Clarita (312,446), Glendale (199,303). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is South Gate from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, South Gate is closest to Los Angeles, CA at about 17 miles and farthest from New York, NY at about 2,450 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called South Gate?

No. In our data, South Gate in Los Angeles County, California is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to South Gate?

If you are weighing South Gate, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.