East Whittier, CA: ZIP codes, distance and what to know

ZIP code in East Whittier

East Whittier ZIP code: 90604.

Distances are straight-line from Oak Glen to the center of each ZIP code area. Residents, median year built and owner-occupied share are U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates for the ZIP code area. ZIP codes in East Whittier: those whose USPS city name is East Whittier (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps East Whittier (U.S. Census ZCTA-to-place relationship file); a ZIP code can belong to more than one city. Listing a ZIP code here does not mean service to every address in it.

About East Whittier

East Whittier is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Los Angeles County. East Whittier covers about 1.1 square miles and has about 10,248 residents, roughly 9,402 per square mile. Phone numbers in East Whittier use area code 562. The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Fullerton (about 140,054 residents), roughly 4 miles southeast.

East Whittier in relation to Oak Glen

Measured in a straight line, East Whittier is about 59 miles west of Oak Glen. Road distance is longer, and it is one of the farther places on this site's list. A county line separates the two: Oak Glen is in San Bernardino County, East Whittier is in Los Angeles County. Of the 191 places on this site's list, East Whittier ranks 188th in distance from Oak Glen. On a map, Highgrove, Riverside, Eastvale, and Chino Hills sit roughly between Oak Glen and East Whittier. The places on this site's list closest to Oak Glen are Forest Falls, Cherry Valley, Yucaipa, and Calimesa.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

The houses of East Whittier

East Whittier has about 3,446 housing units, according to the Census Bureau. The median home was built in 1964, and 94% of homes were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 67% of East Whittier's homes. About 58 in 100 occupied homes in East Whittier are lived in by their owners. Where many homes are older, original springs, cables and openers are more likely to be near the end of their service life.

Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018-2022 5-year estimates for East Whittier.

Close to East Whittier

These places sit nearest East Whittier and also have a page on this site:

• La Habra 2 mi
• La Habra Heights 3 mi
• Fullerton 4 mi
• Hacienda Heights 5 mi
• Rowland Heights 6 mi
• Brea 7 mi
• Industry 8 mi
• Diamond Bar 11 mi
• Vincent 13 mi
• Yorba Linda 13 mi

Around East Whittier

Next to and around East Whittier you will find Hawks Pointe, La Habra, South Whittier, Whittier, and Santa Fe Springs.

Public schools near the center of East Whittier include Meadow Green Elementary, Rancho-Starbuck Intermediate, John Foster Dulles Elementary, and Scott Avenue Elementary.

Museums and attractions in and around East Whittier: Parnell Storybook Zoo.

Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (neighborhoods, parks, museums), National Center for Education Statistics (public schools), CMS (hospitals). See also the East Whittier city guide.

The lay of the land

Ground elevation at the center of East Whittier is about 242 feet above sea level (USGS). Oak Glen is at about 5,278 feet, which puts East Whittier about 5,050 feet lower.

Common garage door repairs

Our service pages explain the common garage door jobs: new garage doors, snapped cables, broken spring replacement, emergency repair, and opener repair. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices; service at your address is confirmed by phone and the exact price before any work.

A broken spring or a door off its track in East Whittier is a good reason to call: dispatch will tell you on the phone whether we can reach your address and what the visit would start at.

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