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Downey, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90240, 90241, 90242.
Population
110,939
Land area
12.4sq mi
People per sq mi
8,940
ZIP codes
3
Downey and its ZIP codes
Downey at a glance
- Downey is about 35 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $90,699 a year, 8% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $796,600 (8% above California) and median rent is $1,937 a month.
Local data for Downey, CA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools29
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks16
- Post Offices3
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants319
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers5
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers9
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Downey, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,699
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$796,600
Median rent
$1,937/mo
Homeownership
51.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (65,209), Salvadoran Americans (5,488), Filipino Americans (3,273).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Downey.
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
$72.05B
FY 2026, $7,195 per person
PPP loans
$196M
3,141 loans, 25,636 jobs reported
How people get to work
Downey, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Downey, 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
81° / 47°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Downey, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.6%
U.S. 33.3% -5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Downey
3 in or overlapping Downey. Population shown
Cities near Downey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bell GardensCity | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| ParamountCity | 3.2 mi | 4.7 |
| South GateCity | 3.3 mi | 7.2 |
| BellflowerCity | 3.4 mi | 6.1 |
| CudahyCity | 3.5 mi | 1.2 |
| NorwalkCity | 3.5 mi | 9.7 |
| Santa Fe SpringsCity | 4.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Pico RiveraCity | 4.2 mi | 8.3 |
| CommerceCity | 4.2 mi | 6.5 |
| LynwoodCity | 4.3 mi | 4.8 |
| West Whittier-Los NietosCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.5 |
| East Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| BellCity | 4.8 mi | 2.5 |
| MaywoodCity | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| MontebelloCity | 5.2 mi | 8.3 |
| ArtesiaCity | 5.5 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Downey, CA in?
- Downey is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Downey, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Downey include 90240, 90241, 90242.
- What is the population of Downey, CA?
- About 110,939 people live in Downey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Downey?
- Nearby places include Bell Gardens (2.4 mi), Paramount (3.2 mi), South Gate (3.3 mi), Bellflower (3.4 mi), Cudahy (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023