Whittier California Map

About Whittier, California

Whittier is a locality in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 86,165. The population density is 2264.7 people per km². Whittier is located at 33.9792°N, 118.0328°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 90603.

Whittier unfolds across a landscape where the rolling hills of the San Gabriel Valley begin to soften, meeting the flatter expanses that hint at the more arid plains beyond. It lies 1.4 miles north-north-east of South Whittier, CA (from South Whittier, CA: bearing 22°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-west of Fullerton. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle warmth, a gentle exhalation from the sun-baked earth and the carefully tended gardens that spill over low walls. Streets are lined with mature trees, their leaves rustling in a breeze that has traveled from distant mountains, and the architecture often reflects a mid-century sensibility, solid and unpretentious, speaking of families who put down roots generations ago. A sense of quiet order prevails, a place where the edges of urban sprawl are still clearly defined by the natural contours of the land, and the sky, when clear, stretches in an unbroken, deep blue canvas. The history of Whittier is deeply intertwined with its agricultural past, particularly its prominence as a significant producer of walnuts and citrus, a legacy still visible in the occasional orchard that survives amidst newer developments. The town was established by Quakers, a founding spirit that seems to have instilled a certain deliberateness and community focus that persists. Today, while agriculture has largely given way to commerce and residential life, the local economy still thrives on a blend of small businesses and services catering to its residents, with a notable presence of educational institutions that draw students from a wider region. The iconic Whittier Quad, a historic downtown area, serves as a focal point for community gatherings and local commerce, a place where the echoes of its past blend harmoniously with the present-day pulse of Whittier.

About This Whittier Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whittier, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.979179, -118.032844. 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 Whittier and Los Angeles County.

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