90240 ZIP Code
Downey, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90240 |
| City/Town: | Downey |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,026 |
| Median Household Income: | $99,874 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,594 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,986 |
| Median Home Value: | $710,700 |
| Land Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9557, -118.1183 |
Population Information (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,026 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,482 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,544 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,506 | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,704 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,723 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,838 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,416 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,526 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,579 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,314 | 16.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,534 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,273 | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,021 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,096 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 496 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $710,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,913 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,986 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,685 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 301 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,967 | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,718 | 35.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,839 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,828 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,213 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,269 | 23.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,876 | 21.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,674 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,271 | 18.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,708 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $99,874 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $134,603 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,861 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,594 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,961 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,288 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 657 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,811 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,882 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,543 | 19.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 826 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 37 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,716 | 37.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,047 | 4.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 300 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,142 | 8.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,878 | 30.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,940 | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 12,424 | 47.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 18,430 | 70.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 13,029 | 50.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 688 | 2.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,677 | 18.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 223 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 211 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 340 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 410 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 589 | 7.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 955 | 12.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,125 | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,364 | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,082 | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,386 | 18.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,718 | 73.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,399 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 242 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 250 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 318 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,018 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 619 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,324 | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 443 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,645 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,281 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 257 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 773 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,354 | 10.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,927 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,359 | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 379 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 918 | 6.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.8% | 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 (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,232 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,356 | 66.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,763 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,722 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,759 | 88.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,024 | 26.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,256 | 16.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 686 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 317 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 453 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,624 | 70.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 267 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 33 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 151 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 245 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 600 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,001 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 65 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 112 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 123 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 297 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 366 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 713 | 8.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,255 | 15.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,016 | 50.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 726 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 378 | 4.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 343 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 886 | 11.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,425 | 17.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,651 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,279 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 402 | 5.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,336 | 69.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 159 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,303 | 17.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 15 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 91 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 772 | 10.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 227 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,800 | 23.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,858 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,800 | 36.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 43 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 23 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 52 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 454 | 9.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,563 | 71.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 823 | 16.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,162 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $675 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,913 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.21 | 2.38 |
Households (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,685 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,173 | 54.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,924 | 25.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,087 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,642 | 21.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,426 | 44.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,541 | 33.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.67 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,399 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,897 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,364 | 51.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 111 | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 856 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,749 | 36.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,700 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 376 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 505 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,361 | 35.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,775 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,683 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,974 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 547 | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,954 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,097 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 260 | 12.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 856 | 40.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 981 | 46.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,025 | 92.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,805 | 6.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,572 | 87.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 208 | 11.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 100 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 25 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,936 | 68.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 232 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,090 | 3487.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,090 | 3487.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,090 | 3487.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 540 | 232.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 90 | 38.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 46 | 19.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,944 | 2562.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 3.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,520 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,416 | 38.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 15,104 | 61.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 12,799 | 52.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 729 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,404 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 172 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,685 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,483 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Downey, CA90240