90242 ZIP Code
Downey, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90242 |
| City/Town: | Downey |
| County: | Los Angeles |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,685 |
| Median Household Income: | $81,448 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,620 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,837 |
| Median Home Value: | $634,800 |
| Land Area: | 4.5 sq miles
11.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.9218, -118.1406 |
Population Information (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,685 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,144 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,541 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,649 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,389 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,273 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,967 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,129 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,495 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,535 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,550 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,501 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,530 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,741 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,369 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 557 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $634,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,824 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,837 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,627 | 98.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 210 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,165 | 48.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,462 | 51.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 28,278 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,769 | 13.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,291 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,297 | 25.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,917 | 20.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,504 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,628 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,872 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 78.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $81,448 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,526 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $88,223 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,620 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,047 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,013 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,034 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,706 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,818 | 75.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,989 | 19.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,206 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,054 | 33.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,829 | 4.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 670 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,800 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 147 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 14,456 | 34.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,729 | 18.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 21,266 | 51.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 31,681 | 76.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 25,060 | 60.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 574 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 425 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,622 | 13.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 306 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 270 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 556 | 4.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 842 | 6.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,416 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,483 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,135 | 16.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,164 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,206 | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,249 | 9.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,324 | 72.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,201 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 392 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 530 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 392 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,593 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,297 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,178 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 708 | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,212 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,714 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 270 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,151 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,837 | 8.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,656 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,000 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,119 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 773 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% | 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 (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,533 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,068 | 60.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,323 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,904 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,923 | 86.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,437 | 27.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,305 | 18.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,061 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 646 | 5.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,488 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,222 | 56.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,039 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 243 | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 279 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 497 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,404 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,982 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 117 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 54 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 62 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 458 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 504 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,238 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,419 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,571 | 20.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,312 | 33.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,752 | 13.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 521 | 4.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 515 | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,079 | 16.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,181 | 32.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,488 | 35.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,222 | 9.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 352 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,102 | 64.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 205 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,140 | 24.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 15 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 210 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 910 | 7.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 567 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,497 | 27.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,158 | 32.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,405 | 34.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 43 | 0.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 29 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 44 | 0.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,138 | 18.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,666 | 75.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 224 | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,459 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $560 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,824 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.42 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.12 | 2.38 |
Households (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,627 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,095 | 48.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,421 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,916 | 15.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,758 | 29.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,876 | 38.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,940 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,440 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,341 | 44.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,210 | 43.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 321 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,314 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,017 | 42.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,706 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 308 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 435 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,493 | 38.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,440 | 20.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,030 | 34.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,391 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 950 | 2.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,437 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,476 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 499 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,228 | 49.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,749 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 38,845 | 93.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,642 | 6.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,033 | 76.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 348 | 13.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 65 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 261 | 9.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,274 | 67.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 573 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,411 | 2340.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,411 | 2340.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,411 | 2340.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 273 | 47.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 139 | 24.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 12 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 10,783 | 1881.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 76 | 13.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,036 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,260 | 35.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 25,776 | 64.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 23,091 | 57.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 661 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,782 | 4.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 242 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,627 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,046 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Downey, CA90242