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Norwalk, California

Norwalk: The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California. It is located in the southeastern part of the county. Norwalk is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Norwalk Civic Center and the Norwalk Museum of Art.

About

Norwalk is a city located in the county of Los Angeles in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 105,549. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 102,635 inhabitants.

The city was created 69 years ago in 1956.

The area that is now Norwalk was originally home to the Tongva Native American people. Spanish settlers arrived in the late 1700s and established large ranchos for cattle grazing. In the 1870s, the railroad came through the area and the town of Norwalk was founded.

Norwalk was incorporated as a city in 1957. Its early economy was based on dairy farming and agriculture.

Major Industries and Attractions

Today, Norwalk's major industries include aerospace, healthcare, retail, and manufacturing. Some of the city's largest employers are the Cerritos College, CareMore Health System, Costco, and Frito-Lay.

Popular attractions in Norwalk include the Disneyland Resort and Knott's Berry Farm, which are both nearby. The Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex provides recreation opportunities. The Norwalk Historical Cemetery dates back to the late 1800s.

The city also features a lively arts scene with theaters, galleries, and summer concerts. The Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC) works to empower the community through art.

Demographics and Culture

Over 45% of Norwalk residents identify as Hispanic or Latino. Other major ethnic groups include White, Asian, and African American residents.

The city has a diverse culture with events that celebrate Mexican, Filipino, Vietnamese, and other cultural traditions. Spanish and Tagalog are commonly spoken languages.

Norwalk Today

With its affordable housing and proximity to major employment centers like Los Angeles, Norwalk has continued to grow. Ongoing development projects are bringing new housing, retail, and amenities to the community.

The city aims to encourage responsible development while preserving a small-town atmosphere and quality of life for residents. Community events and youth programs unite Norwalk's diverse population.

Norwalk locator map
Location of Norwalk on California map.

Quick Facts about Norwalk

Population :102,635 (2020)
Country :United States of America
State :California (United States)
County :Los Angeles County
Different from :Norwalk
Phone Area Codes :562
Water as percent of area :0.4%
Land as percent of area :99.6%
Altitude :302 feet / 92 meters
Establishment :January 01, 1957 (69 years ago)
Time Zone :UTC−08:00
Local time :12:13:34 (13th February 2026)
Postal code :90650
Population growth :-2.84% (2010-2020)
Norwalk Town Square Shopping Center sign in Norwalk California image
Norwalk Town Square Shopping Center sign in Norwalk California
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Geography

Norwalk is located at 33°54'8"N 118°4'54"W (33.9022400, -118.0817300).

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  • Zacatecas

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Norwalk decreased by 2.84% in 10 years.

Population by years (2010 - 2020)

YearPopulation% ChangeMethod
2010105,549-census
2011105,9030.33%estimation process
2012105,9760.07%estimation process
2013106,1220.14%estimation process
2014106,1890.06%estimation process
2015106,2370.05%estimation process
2016105,844-0.37%estimation process
2017105,466-0.36%estimation process
2018104,798-0.64%estimation process
2019103,949-0.82%estimation process
2020102,635-1.28%estimation process

What is ZIP code for Norwalk

Norwalk zip code is 90650. County name: Los Angeles, County fips: 06037

Alternate Unofficial Names for Norwalk

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Where to Stay in Norwalk

1 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Los Angeles - Norwalk

Rating: 4.1 (1158)

13111 Sycamore Dr, Norwalk, CA 90650, United States ➦ Show Map

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2 Hotel Saddleback

Rating: 3.6 (1075)

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3 Best Western Norwalk Inn

Rating: 4.2 (773)

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4 Motel 6 Norwalk, CA

Rating: 3.6 (395)

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5 Luxury Inn

Rating: 3.5 (122)

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Other Places in Norwalk

1 Norwalk City Hall

Rating: 3.6 (41)

12700 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650, United States ➦ Show Map

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2 Norwalk Public Safety Department

Rating: 2.8 (10)

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3 Alta Hospital Systems

Rating: 3.9 (7)

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4 City of Norwalk - Maintenance Yard

Rating: 2.2 (6)

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5 City of Norwalk CA, City Clerk

Rating: 2 (3)

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Schools in Norwalk

College & universities near Norwalk, CA

CodeNameCityZIP
111887Cerritos CollegeNorwalk (CA)90650-6298
491464ABC Adult SchoolCerritos (CA)90703-2801
439871PCI CollegeCerritos (CA)90703
457314Angeles InstituteARTESIA (CA)90701-2713
476595Medical Allied Career CenterSanta Fe Springs (CA)90670-4710

Stations (47)

Amtrak & bus stations near Norwalk, CA

CodeNameAddressType
FULFullerton Transportation Center120 East Santa Fe AvenueRAIL
LBCLong Beach, California601 North Long Beach Blvd.BUS
TOATorrance, CA20575 Hamilton AvenueBUS
ANAAnaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center2150 East Katella AvenueRAIL
LAXLos Angeles Union Station800 North Alameda StreetRAIL

Post Office

Post offices near Norwalk

Post Office NameCityZIP
Norwalk Post OfficeNorwalk (CA)90650
Paddison Squar Post OfficeNorwalk (CA)90650
Artesia Post OfficeArtesia (CA)90701
Bellflower Post OfficeBellflower (CA)90706
Cerr Post OfficeCerritos (CA)90703

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  • Norwalk , Ohio city in and the county seat of Huron County, Ohio, United States with a population of 16,782 people.
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Other cities in Los Angeles County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Los Angeles County , CA. (more)

City NamePopulationTitle
Los Angeles3,970,219The second most populous city in the United States and the center of the Los Angeles metropolitan area.
Long Beach454,681The second most populous city in California, Long Beach is a major center for business, manufacturing, and tourism.
Santa Clarita209,990The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Glendale197,747The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Hollywood167,664District in Los Angeles, California, United States
Lancaster155,822The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Palmdale150,498The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pomona149,212The sixth most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Torrance141,553The third most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Pasadena141,045The second most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
East Los Angeles126,496Census-designated place in Los Angeles County, California, United States
El Monte112,344The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Downey109,202The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Inglewood107,203The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.
Santa Maria105,851The third most populous city in Santa Barbara County, California.
West Covina103,656The most populous city in Los Angeles County, California.

Distance to Other Cities

Norwalk distances to largest California cities

  • Los Angeles
  • San Diego
  • Laguna
  • San Jose
  • San Francisco
  • Fresno
  • Sacramento
  • Long Beach
  • Oakland
  • Bakersfield
  • Anaheim
  • Santa Ana
  • Riverside
  • Stockton
  • Irvine
  • Chula Vista
  • Fremont
  • San Bernardino

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