Explore Commerce, California, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Commerce |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Latitude | 33.994523 |
| Longitude | -118.149952 |
| Population | 12,378 |
| Density | 731.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 90040 |
| Area Code | 213, 323 |
| County Seat | Los Angeles |
| School District | Montebello Unified School District |
Commerce occupies a landscape defined by the steady pulse of industry and the hard-packed earth of the inland basin. It lies 1.8 miles east-northeast of Maywood, CA (from Maywood, CA: bearing 57°T), and is situated 6.0 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The Los Angeles River flows a mere mile away, carving a path through the flat terrain that defines the local topography. To the north, the San Gabriel Mountains rise as a jagged, hazy silhouette against the sky, grounding the horizon in permanence. Residents find open space at Rosewood Park, where the grass offers a quiet contrast to the surrounding concrete and transit lines. The quality of light here at dusk catches the dust motes above the basin, turning the industrial skyline into a silhouette of iron and amber.
Commerce grew from the ambition of mid-century planners who recognized the potential of this strategic corridor for regional logistics. The local economy relies heavily on manufacturing and freight, serving as a primary hub for goods moving through the interior of the state. Warehouses and distribution centers dominate the grid, creating a rhythm of heavy transport that defines the working day. While the land was once marked by agricultural roots, it has evolved into a powerhouse of commerce that sustains the broader regional economy. The persistence of the labor force here reflects a history of blue-collar ingenuity, turning the flat plains into a dense network of productivity.
Commerce maintains a distinct cultural character built upon the shared grit of its working-class roots and a vibrant community spirit. Rosewood Park serves as a central gathering point where neighbors congregate amidst the shade of mature trees, providing a necessary respite from the intensity of the surrounding industrial landscape. The town holds local festivals that honor its heritage, bringing families together in a celebration of the unique identity found in this corner of the basin. While the area is not defined by celebrity, it remains a pillar of regional logistics that keeps the wheels of the wider territory turning. The steady, predictable hum of daily life in Commerce feels as constant as the distant view of the mountains, suggesting a place that values substance over spectacle.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Commerce, California. Coordinates: 33.994523, -118.149952. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Commerce includes the ZIP code (90040), telephone area code (213, 323), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Montebello Unified School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |