Bellflower California Map

About Bellflower, California

Bellflower is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 76,819. The population density is 4885.0 people per km². Bellflower is located at 33.8817°N, 118.1170°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90706.

Bellflower unfolds as a sun-drenched expanse, its character etched by the flat, fertile plains that have long defined this pocket of Los Angeles County. It lies 2.2 miles north-north-east of Lakewood, CA (from Lakewood, CA: bearing 27°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-north-east of Long Beach. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a low-lying terrain where the horizon stretches unhindered, often meeting a sky that holds a particular, luminous quality, especially as the day surrenders to evening. Streets are laid out in a grid, a testament to a deliberate, planned growth, bordered by mature trees that cast a dappled shade, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper in the warm, persistent breeze. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent, a blend of blooming jasmine from manicured gardens and the lingering warmth of asphalt, a palpable reminder of the Southern California climate. The roots of Bellflower are deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a history that whispers from the name itself, evoking the flower that once bloomed prolifically in the surrounding fields. Once a significant hub for dairy farming and the cultivation of crops, its economy has steadily shifted, now reflecting the broader suburban evolution of the Los Angeles basin. Today, a vibrant mix of local businesses, family-owned restaurants, and accessible retail spaces forms the economic heart of Bellflower, catering to the daily needs of its residents. A notable landmark, the historic Bellflower Boulevard, serves as a central artery, a place where the town's past and present converge, its storefronts bearing the marks of decades of commerce and community life, each one a quiet chapter in Bellflower's ongoing story.

About This Bellflower Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bellflower, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Bellflower and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Bellflower includes the ZIP code (90706), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Bellflower Unified School District). 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 Bellflower is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.