90240 ZIP Code – Downey, California
ZIP code 90240 is a large ZIP code located in Downey, California, within Los Angeles County with a population of approximately 26,026 residents. At $99,874, the median household income here runs near the California average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $710,700 is well above the national average, with 64.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,913 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 24% apartments (decreasing).
At 5.3%, the unemployment rate is near the national figure. About 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 29.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The population has a median age of 38.1, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 90241, 90660, 90242.
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ZIP 90240 vs. California vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 90240 | CA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26k | 22k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $99k | $94k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $710k | $698k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,913 | $1,805 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.1 | 41.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 13.5% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.5% | 34.4% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 90241 – Downey
- 90660 – Pico Rivera
- 90242 – Downey
- 90040 – Los Angeles
- 90201 – Bell Gardens
- 90606 – Whittier
- 90670 – Santa Fe Springs
- 90650 – Norwalk
- 90640 – Montebello
- 90280 – South Gate
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90241 | DOWNEY | 45,341 | $81,220 |
| 90660 | PICO RIVERA | 61,561 | $82,539 |
| 90242 | DOWNEY | 41,685 | $81,448 |
| 90040 | LOS ANGELES | 11,839 | $62,083 |
| 90201 | BELL GARDENS | 95,134 | $53,692 |