East Whittier, California

East Whittier, California
Location of East Whittier in Los Angeles County, California.
East Whittier, California
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°55′28″N 117°59′20″W / 33.92444°N 117.98889°W / 33.92444; -117.98889
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
Area
  Total
1.090 sq mi (2.823 km2)
  Land1.090 sq mi (2.823 km2)
  Water0 sq mi (0 km2)  0%
Elevation
226 ft (69 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
10,394
  Density9,500/sq mi (3,700/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
90604
Area code562
FIPS code06-21292
GNIS feature ID1867017

East Whittier (pronunciation) is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The population was 10,394 at the 2020 census, up from 9,757 at the 2010 census. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP). The name was changed from East La Mirada in 2012, likely due to its precise location in relation to the city of Whittier.

The previous delineation of East Whittier CDP occurred during the 1960 census, when the area recorded a population of 19,884. This delineation encompassed different boundaries than the current East Whittier, including areas that were annexed to Whittier, California in the 1960s.