Garage Door Repair in South Whittier, CA

ZIP codes in South Whittier

Service area ZIP codes for South Whittier: 90604 and 90605.

Distances are straight-line from Lake Mathews 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 South Whittier: those whose USPS city name is South Whittier (GeoNames) plus those whose area overlaps South 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.

Elevation and setting

The center of South Whittier is about 179 feet above sea level (USGS elevation data). Lake Mathews is at about 1,801 feet, which puts South Whittier about 1,600 feet lower.

About South Whittier

South Whittier is an unincorporated community (a census-designated place) in Los Angeles County. About 57,383 people live in the 5.3 square miles of South Whittier (around 10,746 per square mile). The nearest city of 100,000 or more is Downey (about 109,368 residents), roughly 6 miles west.

Homes in South Whittier

Census estimates count 15,825 housing units in South Whittier. Half the homes date from 1958 or earlier; 86% were built before 1980. Single-family detached houses make up 76% of South Whittier's homes. 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 South Whittier.

Lake Mathews and South Whittier on the map

Measured in a straight line, South Whittier is about 39 miles west of Lake Mathews. That is a map figure, not a drive time. Our technicians' service range around Lake Mathews is up to about two hours; call for timing at your address. South Whittier belongs to Los Angeles County, while Lake Mathews is in Riverside County. Of the 288 places on this site's list, South Whittier ranks 149th in distance from Lake Mathews. Between Lake Mathews and South Whittier the map shows Corona, Coronita, Yorba Linda, and Brea. Lake Mathews uses area code 951 and South Whittier uses 562. Nearest to Lake Mathews on this site's list: Woodcrest, Mead Valley, El Sobrante, and Good Hope.

Census Bureau ACS 2018-2022 estimates and USGS elevation.

Garage door services for South Whittier

Typical garage door jobs for South Whittier include off-track doors, broken spring replacement, opener repair, snapped cables, and emergency repair. Prices on our pricing page are starting prices, with the exact figure confirmed up front.

Around South Whittier

Neighborhoods and nearby communities around South Whittier include Friendly Hills, East Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Whittier, West Whittier-Los Nietos, La Habra, and La Habra Heights.

Green spaces in and around South Whittier: Amelia Mayberry Park, Adventure Park, Anaconda Park, and Frontier Park.

Public schools near the center of South Whittier include Ceres Elementary, Howard J. McKibben Elementary, La Colima Elementary, and California High.

Museums and attractions in and around South Whittier: Mayberry Park Splash Pad and Parnell Storybook Zoo.

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

Around South Whittier

Places close to South Whittier with a page on this site:

• Santa Fe Springs 2 mi
• Whittier 2 mi
• La Mirada 2 mi
• East Whittier 2 mi
• Norwalk 3 mi
• La Habra 5 mi
• Cerritos 5 mi
• Buena Park 5 mi
• Downey 6 mi
• Montebello 7 mi

Garage door repairs for South Whittier addresses range from a single roller or cable to a full spring replacement; call dispatch for timing at your address.

For more about South Whittier, see the South Whittier page of our website.