Baldwin Hills California Map

About Baldwin Hills, California

Baldwin Hills is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 18,000. The population density is 3600.0 people per km². Baldwin Hills is located at 34.0058°N, 118.3414°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90008.

Baldwin Hills rises from the sprawling Los Angeles basin, a series of ochre-hued hills that catch the late afternoon sun with a particular warmth. It lies 3.1 miles north-north-east of Inglewood, CA (from Inglewood, CA: bearing 12°T), and is situated 6.4 miles west-south-west of Los Angeles. These gentle slopes, more rounded than jagged, are carpeted in a dry, scrubby vegetation that whispers in the ever-present breeze. Here and there, the muted greens of native chaparral give way to the dusty browns of exposed earth, a testament to the region's arid climate. The air, even in the heart of the urban sprawl, carries a subtle scent of sage and dry grass, a reminder of the wilder landscape that once dominated. From its higher vantage points, a panoramic view unfolds, a mosaic of rooftops, freeways, and distant, hazy mountain ranges, punctuated by the glint of the Pacific Ocean on exceptionally clear days. The story of Baldwin Hills is one of transformation, from the oil fields that once defined its economic pulse to the burgeoning residential communities that now climb its flanks. For decades, the rhythmic nodding of pump jacks was the dominant sound, a metallic heartbeat echoing across the landscape as fortunes were made and lost in the black gold beneath the soil. This industrial past has left its mark, a complex legacy of both prosperity and environmental concern, now largely remediated and integrated into the more recent development. Today, Baldwin Hills is also celebrated for its expansive parks, offering verdant respites where families picnic and joggers trace the winding trails, a stark contrast to the industrial past. It is a place where the resilience of nature intertwines with the relentless drive of human endeavor, a dynamic chapter in the ongoing narrative of Southern California.

About This Baldwin Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Baldwin Hills, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.005833, -118.341389. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Baldwin Hills and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Baldwin Hills includes the ZIP code (90008), telephone area code (213, 323), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Baldwin Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.