| ZIP Code | 90240 |
|---|---|
| City | Downey |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 562 |
| Elevation | 133 ft |
| Latitude | 33.955729 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.118346 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.29 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 828 (5.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,397 (27%) |
| Some College | 1,662 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 2,677 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,653 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,058 (31.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $108,860 ▲ 43% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $764,200 ▲ 174% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,966/mo ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,014 |
| Vacant Units | 339 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,014 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 339 |
| Owner Occupied | 65.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 34.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.29 |
ZIP code 90240 is located in Downey, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 25,326, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 90240 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $108,860 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90240 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $764,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,966 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 65.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 90240 is primarily Hispanic (71.50%). Residents are well-educated — 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90240 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 90240 in Downey, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 25,326 residents, a median household income of $108,860, and a median home value of $764,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.