West Carson is an unincorporated community in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, with a population of 22,870 as of 2020. For statistical purposes, it is defined as a census-designated place (CDP).
Geographically, it is bordered on the east by the city of Carson along the Harbor Freeway (Interstate 110) and on the other side by the city of Los Angeles. Its northern boundary is Del Amo Boulevard (Harbor Gateway), the southern boundary is Lomita Boulevard (Harbor City), and the western boundary is Normandie Avenue (shared with Los Angeles neighborhoods).Most of West Carson falls under the 90502 ZIP code, which is designated as a Torrance mailing address, while the southern portion shares the 90710 ZIP code with Harbor City. The CDP covers a total area of 2.3 square miles, almost entirely land.









