90241 ZIP Code — Downey, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90241 is located in Downey, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 4.88 square miles and serves a population of 45,341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90241
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $707,200. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($81,220) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
45,341
population
4.88
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90241 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90241
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90241. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Downey | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90240 Downey (1.2 mi)
90242 Downey (1.3 mi)
90201 Bell Gardens (3.5 mi)
90706 Bellflower (3.5 mi)
90723 Paramount (3.6 mi)
90650 Norwalk (3.6 mi)
90280 South Gate (3.7 mi)
90660 Pico Rivera (4 mi)
90670 Santa Fe Springs (4 mi)
90040 Los Angeles (4.1 mi)
90262 Lynwood (4.5 mi)
90606 Whittier (4.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,341 |
| Population density | 9,291 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.88 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9390 |
| Longitude | -118.1256 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 562 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
45,341
Population
9,291
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$81,220
Median household income
$35,676
Per capita income
$707,200
Median home value
$1,775
Median monthly rent
41.9%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
7.0%
Unemployment
6,677
Housing units
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,207
Under 5
1,222
1,605
5–9
1,626
1,248
10–14
1,264
1,600
15–19
1,622
1,649
20–24
1,671
3,670
25–34
3,718
3,097
35–44
3,138
3,129
45–54
3,171
1,217
55–59
1,233
1,302
60–64
1,319
1,684
65–74
1,706
689
75–84
698
425
85+
431
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,175 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 35,166 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,633 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
32%
White
27.1%
Other race
20.4%
Two or more races
12.6%
Asian
4.8%
Black or African American
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,354 | 32% |
| White | 18,064 | 27.1% |
| Other race | 13,628 | 20.4% |
| Two or more races | 8,391 | 12.6% |
| Asian | 3,190 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,409 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 634 | 1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.6% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.6% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.4% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 6.4% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $81,220 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
0.5%
$200k–$300k
1.0%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
77.6%
$1M+
9.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $707,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,775 |
| Owner occupied | 41.9% |
| Renter occupied | 58.1% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 48.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 40.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.3% |
| Electricity | 23.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 8.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,492 | 44.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,442 | 10.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,689 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,853 | 26.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,453 | 37.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,980 | 27.5% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.7% | 40.4% |
| Married | 41.4% | 39.6% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.1%
Some HS, no diploma
9.7%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
18.1%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 484 | 4.1% |
| Kindergarten | 624 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 4,324 | 36.6% |
| High school | 2,773 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,594 | 30.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Professional & management
10.4%
Transportation & utilities
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Retail trade
8.9%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Wholesale trade
5.2%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.5% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 28.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.8% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.9% |
| Carpool | 11.9% |
| Public transit | 2.7% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 6.4% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
9.3%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
15.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.6% |
| Retirement income | 16.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 24.3% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 15.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 9.6% |
| Binge drinking | 18.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 62.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 784 | 2.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 36.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.4% |
| Public insurance | 37.9% |
| No insurance | 8.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,912 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 9,184 | 21.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,452 | 17.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 231 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 1,198 | 2.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,111 | 68.6% |
| Born in same state | 30,683 | 67.7% |
| Born in different state | 28,517 | 62.9% |
| Foreign born | 428 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,230 | 31.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,474 | 59.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,790 | 3.9% |
| Italian | 1,171 | 2.6% |
| French | 806 | 1.8% |
| Polish | 133 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 111 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 93 | 0.2% |
| English | 49 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.9% |
| Internet access | 96.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90241
What city is ZIP code 90241 in?
ZIP code 90241 is primarily assigned to Downey, California.
What county is ZIP code 90241 in?
ZIP code 90241 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is ZIP code 90241 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 90241 are renter-occupied.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90241?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 90241 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90241?
The median home value in ZIP code 90241 is $707,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 90241?
ZIP code 90241 has an estimated population of 45,341 residents, with a density of 9,299 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 90241 in?
ZIP code 90241 observes the PST timezone.