90221 ZIP Code – Compton, California
90221 is a ZIP code serving Compton, California in Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 52,119 residents. The median household income of $64,439 is below the California average and near the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $482,400, well above the national average, with 51.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,488 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 7.6%, well above the national average. An estimated 17.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 7.8%, well below the national average. At 33.7, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 90220, 90805, 90723.
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ZIP 90221 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 90221 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 52k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $64k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $482k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,488 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.7 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.8% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 90220 – Compton
- 90805 – Long Beach
- 90723 – Paramount
- 90222 – Compton
- 90262 – Lynwood
- 90747 – Carson
- 90746 – Carson
- 90059 – Los Angeles
- 90807 – Long Beach
- 90280 – South Gate
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90220 | COMPTON | 49,101 | $69,901 |
| 90805 | LONG BEACH | 96,515 | $64,848 |
| 90723 | PARAMOUNT | 53,286 | $67,130 |
| 90222 | COMPTON | 33,021 | $68,722 |
| 90262 | LYNWOOD | 66,073 | $67,620 |