Rose Hills California Map

About Rose Hills, California

Rose Hills is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,314. The population density is 2201.5 people per km². Rose Hills is located at 34.0089°N, 118.0419°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90601.

Rose Hills rises from the foothills, a landscape of gentle slopes crowned with scattered oaks and chaparral, their muted greens and browns softening the sharp edges of the San Gabriel Mountains. It lies 2.1 miles north-north-west of Whittier, CA (from Whittier, CA: bearing 346°T), and is situated 7.5 miles east of East Los Angeles. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, sun-baked warmth, a lingering scent of eucalyptus and distant ocean brine. The terrain undulates, a series of rolling hills giving way to broader valleys, where the light, as it slants towards evening, paints the stucco rooftops and manicured gardens in hues of ochre and rose. It is a place that feels both expansive and intimate, the vastness of the surrounding natural world pressing in, yet the human habitations forming a distinct, settled pattern. The story of Rose Hills is one of ambition and quiet growth, a place that blossomed from agricultural roots into a significant part of the county's tapestry. Historically, the land yielded citrus groves and vineyards, their bounty shipped to markets far and wide, a testament to the fertile soil and the diligent hands that worked it. Today, while remnants of that agrarian past persist in the occasional avocado tree or sprawling garden, the economy has diversified, embracing commerce and services that cater to a growing populace. The presence of venerable institutions and the hum of daily life, a steady pulse of families and businesses, define the modern character of Rose Hills, a place where the echoes of its past are carried on the warm, persistent breeze.

About This Rose Hills Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rose Hills, 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 Rose Hills and Los Angeles County.

Detailed location data for Rose Hills includes the ZIP code (90601), telephone area code (310, 424), county seat of Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), and school district assignment (Whittier City Elementary 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 Rose Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.