90242 ZIP Code — Downey, CA
Los Angeles County, California
ZIP code 90242 is located in Downey, California, within Los Angeles County. It covers approximately 4.52 square miles and serves a population of 41,685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 562.
About ZIP code 90242
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 $634,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $81,448.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
41,685
population
4.52
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
90242 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 90242
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 90242. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Downey | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
90241 Downey (1.3 mi)
90723 Paramount (2.2 mi)
90706 Bellflower (2.5 mi)
90240 Downey (2.5 mi)
90280 South Gate (3.1 mi)
90262 Lynwood (3.7 mi)
90650 Norwalk (3.8 mi)
90201 Bell Gardens (4 mi)
90221 Compton (4.6 mi)
90670 Santa Fe Springs (4.7 mi)
90805 Long Beach (4.8 mi)
90805 Long Beach (4.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,685 |
| Population density | 9,222 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 06 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.52 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 33.9231 |
| Longitude | -118.1391 |
| 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 | 31.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Demographics & statistics
41,685
Population
9,222
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$81,448
Median household income
$31,683
Per capita income
$634,800
Median home value
$1,824
Median monthly rent
48.8%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
6,375
Housing units
23.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
797
Under 5
852
1,154
5–9
1,235
1,582
10–14
1,691
1,434
15–19
1,533
1,512
20–24
1,617
3,138
25–34
3,357
2,675
35–44
2,860
2,682
45–54
2,868
1,208
55–59
1,293
1,223
60–64
1,307
1,808
65–74
1,933
662
75–84
707
269
85+
288
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,294 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 32,391 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,667 | 13.6% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
33.8%
Other race
23%
White
22.3%
Two or more races
12.3%
Asian
4.4%
Black or African American
2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,266 | 33.8% |
| Other race | 14,456 | 23% |
| White | 14,054 | 22.3% |
| Two or more races | 7,729 | 12.3% |
| Asian | 2,800 | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,829 | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 670 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 147 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.0% | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.5% | 28.2% | 27.7% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 24.5% | 26.4% |
| Over $200k | 7.1% | 11.0% | 13.3% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
6.7%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
16.9%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
9.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 9.9% |
| Median income | $81,448 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
0.5%
$100k–$150k
0.3%
$200k–$300k
0.7%
$300k–$500k
18.5%
$500k–$1M
75.7%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $634,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,824 |
| Owner occupied | 48.8% |
| Renter occupied | 51.2% |
| Vacant | 1.6% |
| Single-family detached | 56.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 15.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 33.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.9% |
| 3 or more | 34.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 64.2% |
| Electricity | 24.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 1.7% |
| No fuel used | 7.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,095 | 48.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 858 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,916 | 15.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,758 | 29.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,876 | 38.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,940 | 31.2% |
| Average household size | 3.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.7% | 39.1% |
| Married | 43.9% | 38.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.1%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
16.4%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 23.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 308 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 435 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,493 | 38.4% |
| High school | 2,440 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,030 | 34.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Professional & management
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.2%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Other services
5.3%
Public administration
3.7%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.6% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.3% |
| Government | 19.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.0% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 7.8% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
12.3%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.2% |
| Retirement income | 18.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 23.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.2% |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 15.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 10.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Depression | 16.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 20.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 11.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 950 | 2.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.5% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 9.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,036 | 96.0% |
| Spanish | 8,278 | 20.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,312 | 18.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 380 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 535 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,274 | 67.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,701 | 66.5% |
| Born in different state | 25,266 | 60.6% |
| Foreign born | 573 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,411 | 32.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,341 | 62.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,145 | 2.7% |
| Italian | 697 | 1.7% |
| French | 657 | 1.6% |
| German | 206 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 117 | 0.3% |
| English | 69 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 65 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.3% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90242
What city is ZIP code 90242 in?
ZIP code 90242 is primarily assigned to Downey, California.
What county is ZIP code 90242 in?
ZIP code 90242 falls within Los Angeles County, California.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 90242?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 90242 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 90242?
The median home value in ZIP code 90242 is $634,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 90242?
ZIP code 90242 has an estimated population of 41,685 residents, with a density of 9,231 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 90242?
The median household income in ZIP code 90242 is $81,448, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 90242 in?
ZIP code 90242 observes the PST timezone.