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Compton, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90220, 90221, 90222.
Population
92,698
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
9,245
ZIP codes
3
Compton and its ZIP codes
Compton at a glance
- Compton is about 37 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 84th among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $78,465, 21% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $580,200 (21% below California) and median rent is $1,664 a month.
Local data for Compton, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Compton, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,465
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$580,200
Median rent
$1,664/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (58,316), Salvadoran Americans (4,048), Guatemalan Americans (1,824).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Compton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$86,080
4,525,460 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,888
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.1B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$312M
3,986 loans, 30,050 jobs reported
How people get to work
Compton, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Compton, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
662
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
10,584
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 49°F
11.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Compton, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.3%
U.S. 11.1% +9.2 pts
ZIP codes in Compton
3 in or overlapping Compton. Population shown
Cities near Compton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| East Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 4 |
| LynwoodCity | 2.7 mi | 4.8 |
| ParamountCity | 3.7 mi | 4.7 |
| CarsonCity | 3.8 mi | 18.7 |
| South GateCity | 3.9 mi | 7.2 |
| GardenaCity | 4.6 mi | 5.8 |
| West AthensCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Florence-GrahamCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3.5 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.7 |
| WestmontCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.8 |
| CudahyCity | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| BellflowerCity | 5.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Huntington ParkCity | 5.9 mi | 3 |
| Alondra ParkCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Compton, CA in?
- Compton is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Compton, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Compton include 90220, 90221, 90222.
- What is the population of Compton, CA?
- About 92,698 people live in Compton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Compton?
- Nearby places include Willowbrook (1.7 mi), East Rancho Dominguez (2 mi), West Rancho Dominguez (2.6 mi), Lynwood (2.7 mi), Paramount (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023