City

Lynwood, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Los Angeles County  ·  California

👥64,918Population
💰$70,507Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂33.2Median Age
🏠$569,400Median Home Value▲ 104% above avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊9.7%Unemployment▲ 98% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 2.2%Hispanic: 88.2%Black: 8.1%Asian: 0.7%Other: 0.6%Race
White2.2%
Hispanic88.2%
Black8.1%
Asian0.7%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
32%
45–64
23%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.2 yrs
Avg HH Size4.12
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment9.7% ▲ 98% above avg
No HS Diploma3,628 (11.8%)
HS Graduate12,959 (42.3%)
Some College2,926 (9.5%)
Associates5,142 (16.8%)
Bachelors1,771 (5.8%)
Graduate Degree4,225 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 11.8%HS Grad: 42.3%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 5.8%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS11.8%
HS Grad42.3%
Some College9.5%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors5.8%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.3%Renter: 50.7%Tenure
Owner49.3%
Renter50.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,507 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$569,400 ▲ 104% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,625/mo
Total Housing Units15,497
Vacant Units367

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
20%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
55%
About Lynwood, CA

Lynwood is a city in California, located in Los Angeles County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 64,918 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.2 years.

Economically, Lynwood is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,507 is near the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Lynwood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $569,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,625 per month.

The population of Lynwood is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (88.2%).

Lynwood, CA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within California.

ZIP Codes in Lynwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90262 64,918 $70,507 $569,400 $1,625 9.7% 19.6% 49.3%