90221 ZIP Code
Compton, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90221 |
| City/Town: | Compton |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,119 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,439 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,288 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,031 |
| Median Home Value: | $482,400 |
| Land Area: | 5.4 sq miles
13.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.8858, -118.2065 |
Population Information (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,119 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,415 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,704 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,039 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,363 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,898 | 9.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,569 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,025 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,464 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,373 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,472 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,357 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,726 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,789 | 5.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,657 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 387 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $482,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,488 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,031 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,588 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 443 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,780 | 53.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,808 | 46.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,225 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 8,645 | 26.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5,133 | 15.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,409 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,474 | 17.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,067 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,133 | 6.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 364 | 1.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 57.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 7.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,439 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,637 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,473 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,288 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,721 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,759 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,911 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,215 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 19,015 | 83.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,351 | 10.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,299 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 94 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,250 | 19.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,862 | 18.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 371 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 517 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 197 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17,092 | 32.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 13,830 | 26.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 30,459 | 58.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 40,890 | 78.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 36,176 | 69.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 107 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 9 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,598 | 8.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 825 | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 560 | 4.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 858 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 839 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,484 | 11.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,603 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,811 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,187 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 884 | 7.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 537 | 4.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,739 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,503 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 946 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 131 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 395 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 614 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 161 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,110 | 9.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,366 | 14.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 983 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,360 | 10.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,653 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 130 | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 793 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,177 | 9.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,027 | 17.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,944 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,335 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 720 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 44,620 | 85.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,839 | 38.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 26,567 | 51.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 7,437 | 14.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,496 | 83.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,360 | 26.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,582 | 12.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,067 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 961 | 7.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,984 | 23.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,364 | 64.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 666 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 815 | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 927 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 987 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 405 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 407 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 433 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 396 | 3.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 362 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 694 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 939 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 701 | 5.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,680 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,478 | 19.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 3,804 | 29.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,972 | 15.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 372 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,698 | 13.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,960 | 38.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,673 | 35.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,056 | 8.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 272 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,997 | 71.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 205 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,941 | 15.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 87 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 1,334 | 10.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 894 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,870 | 22.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,135 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,689 | 37.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 377 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 62 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 46 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 10 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 309 | 4.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,970 | 43.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,891 | 42.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 115 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90221 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,186 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $602 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,488 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 4.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.72 | 2.38 |
Households (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,588 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,843 | 46.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,890 | 23.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,241 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,826 | 30.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,128 | 48.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,790 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 4.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 4.57 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,834 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,124 | 53.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,282 | 39.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 343 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 802 | 3.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,480 | 45.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,834 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 480 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 524 | 3.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,399 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,808 | 25.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,623 | 24.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,960 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 570 | 1.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,057 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,656 | 10.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 520 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,303 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,833 | 32.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 50,338 | 96.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,302 | 2.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,028 | 79.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 160 | 12.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 92 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 114 | 8.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90221 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,922 | 65.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 372 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 18,197 | 4891.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 18,197 | 4891.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 18,197 | 4891.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 113 | 30.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 15 | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 82 | 22.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 17,573 | 4723.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,080 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,310 | 29.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 34,770 | 70.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 34,153 | 69.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 50 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 567 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90221 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,588 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,839 | 94.0% | 89.4% |
Compton, CA90221