ZIP code 90242

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 90242 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Downey, CA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 90242 ZIP code area.

90242 is the zip code for

Downey, CA

Total population
43,497▲
Housing units
13,294▲
Land area
(sq. miles)
4.55
Density
(people per sq. mile)
9,559.78▲
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.02

Demographic data for zip code 90242

Gender:

Male
21,207▲
Female
22,290▲
Median age
Male
30.50
Female
32.80
Gender

Households:

Total households
12,687▲
Family households
10,030▲
Nonfamily households
2,657▼
Average household size
3.41▲
Average family size
3.80▲
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
13,294▲
Occupied housing units
12,687▲
Owner-occupied
6,023▼
Renter-occupied
6,664▲
Vacant housing units
607▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
3,273▼
5 to 9 years
3,186▼
10 to 14 years
3,515▼
15 to 19 years
3,721▲
20 to 24 years
3,426▲
25 to 34 years
6,796▼
35 to 44 years
6,412▲
45 to 54 years
5,420▲
55 to 59 years
2,163▲
60 to 64 years
1,714▲
65 to 74 years
2,092▲
75 to 84 years
1,202▼
85 years and over
577▲
Median age
31.60▲
Age

Race:

White
6,489
Hispanic or Latino
31,578
Black or African American
2,116
Asian
2,607
American Indian & Alaska Native
82
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
65
Other (One Race)
126
Two or More Races
434
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 90242

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
31,607
Civilian labor force
21,087
Employed
18,758
Unemployed
2,329
Armed Forces
45
Not in labor force
10,475
Percent Unemployed
11.0%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
18,126
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
14,699
Carpooled
2,073
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
527
Walked
219
Other means
155
Worked at home
453
Mean travel time
27.1 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,758
Management / business / science / arts
5,627
Service
2,584
Sales / office
5,794
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
2,035
Production / transportation / material moving
2,718
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,758
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
25
Construction
1,480
Manufacturing
2,299
Wholesale trade
1,109
Retail trade
2,092
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
1,337
Information
244
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
1,482
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
1,686
Educational services / health care / social assistance
4,153
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
1,231
Public administration
718
Other services
902
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
18,758
Private wage & salary workers
15,247
Government workers
2,474
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
1,031
Unpaid family workers
6
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
12,089
Less than $10,000
490
$10,000 to $14,999
476
$15,000 to $24,999
1,363
$25,000 to $34,999
1,184
$35,000 to $49,999
1,684
$50,000 to $74,999
2,776
$75,000 to $99,999
1,487
$100,000 to $149,999
1,850
$150,000 to $199,999
581
$200,000 or more
198
Median household income
$56,831
Mean household income
$67,741
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
13.3%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 90242

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Alternative/opportunity
9300 E. Imperial Hwy.
(Other/Alternative School)		(562) 803-846763650321.9
Juvenile Hall/community
9300 E. Imperial Hwy.
(Other/Alternative School)		(562) 803-82043,421014.7
Los Angeles County Rop
9300 Imperial Hwy.
(Other/Alternative School)		(562) 922-6854000.0
Special Education
9300 E. Imperial Hwy.
(Special Education School)		(562) 803-83062,46206.3
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Public libraries around Downey, CA

NameAddress
Downey City Library
11121 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241
El Segundo Public Library
111 W. Mariposa Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
County Of Los Angeles Public Library
7400 E. Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90241
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 90242

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Brotman Medical Center
3828 Delmas Terrace
Culver City, CA 90231		(310) 836-7000244
Comm Hosp Of Huntington Park
2623 East Slauson Avenue
Huntington Park, CA 90255		(323) 583-1931126
Community Hospital Of Gardena1246 West 155th Street
Gardena, CA 90247		(310) 323-533022
Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital
4650 Lincoln Boulevard
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292		(310) 823-8911153
Downey Regional Medical Center11500 Brookshire Avenue
Downey, CA 90241		(562) 904-5000222
Memorial Hospital Of Gardena1145 West Redondo Beach Blvd
Gardena, CA 90247		(310) 532-4200107
Rancho Los Amigos Center
7601 East Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242		(562) 401-7022207
Robert F Kennedy Medical Ctr
4500 West 116th Street
Hawthorne, CA 90250		(310) 973-1711195
St Francis Medical Center3630 East Imperial Highway
Lynwood, CA 90262		(310) 900-8900414
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Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 90242

Hotel nameAddress# of RoomsLow rateHigh rate
REGENCY INN AND SUITES DOWNEY9050 EAST IMPERIAL HWY
Downey, CA 90242		-5979
American Inn12644 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90242		-5973
Studio Inn and Suites12340 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90242		-63100
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Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 90242

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
Burger King
14325 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90242		Fast Food, Hamburgers562-630-2573
Carino's
12036 Lakewood Blvd
Downey, CA 90242		Italian562-803-0108
Country Butchers Sandwiches12161 Paramount Blvd # Bl
Downey, CA 90242		Sandwiches562-923-0351
Dels Snack Shop7500 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242		Japanese562-803-0955
Domino's Pizza
7840 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242		Pizza562-861-3030
Jack in the Box
7905 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242		Fast Food, Hamburgers562-862-1958
KFC
12620 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242		Fast Food562-862-7818
McDonald's
12256 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242		Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches562-923-0294
Persicos Pizza-Italian Mkt12216 Paramount Blvd # Bl
Downey, CA 90242		Pizza562-923-4534
Pizza Hut
9111 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242		Italian, Pizza, Salads562-862-0727
Pizza Man He Delivers8720 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242		Pizza562-923-9801
Salvatores Pasta House12056 Paramount Blvd
Downey, CA 90242		Fast Food562-869-2001
Shakeys Pizza Restaurant12030 Paramount Blvd # Bl
Downey, CA 90242		Pizza562-861-0753
Subway Sandwiches & Salads
8011 Imperial Hwy
Downey, CA 90242		Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches562-861-5544
Veracruz Restaurant12145 Lakewood Blvd.
Downey, CA 90242		Eclectic562-923-1013
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Crime Rates in Downey, CA

Crime rates in Downey, CA:

Total
4,412
Violent Crime
516
Murder & Manslaughter
3
Forcible Rape
17
Robbery
289
Aggravated Assault
207
Property Crime
3,896
Burglary
669
Larceny & Theft
2,175
Motor Vehicle Theft
1,052
Arson
13
Downey, CA

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