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ZIP code profile: 90505

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The 90505 ZIP code comprises part of the city of Torrance, about a 50 minute drive from Los Angeles. The area sits in Los Angeles County and is known for its easy climate, low crime rates and proximity to the Pacific Ocean.

According to Best Places, the ZIP code has a population of 36,135 and an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent, and recent job growth is up 2.5 percent in 90505. The median home price is $718,200, with home appreciation last year reaching 17.9 percent.

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