90242 ZIP Code – Downey, California
90242 is a large ZIP code in Downey, California, part of Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 41,685 residents. At $81,448, the median household income here runs near the California average and near the U.S. average. At $634,800, median home values run well above the national average, with 53.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,824 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 31% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 9.3%, below the national average. 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The median age is 37.4, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 90241, 90723, 90706.
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ZIP 90242 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 90242 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $81k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $634k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,824 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.4 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 24.2% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 90241 – Downey
- 90723 – Paramount
- 90706 – Bellflower
- 90240 – Downey
- 90280 – South Gate
- 90262 – Lynwood
- 90650 – Norwalk
- 90201 – Bell Gardens
- 90221 – Compton
- 90805 – Long Beach
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90241 | DOWNEY | 45,341 | $81,220 |
| 90723 | PARAMOUNT | 53,286 | $67,130 |
| 90706 | BELLFLOWER | 78,352 | $75,379 |
| 90240 | DOWNEY | 26,026 | $99,874 |
| 90280 | SOUTH GATE | 92,262 | $67,287 |