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Lynwood, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90262.
Population
64,578
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
13,341
ZIP codes
1
Lynwood and its ZIP codes
Lynwood at a glance
- Lynwood is about 53 times as dense as California as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 142nd among 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- The median household income is $74,844, 24% below the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $597,600 (19% below California) and median rent is $1,652 a month.
Local data for Lynwood, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lynwood, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,844
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$597,600
Median rent
$1,652/mo
Homeownership
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
30.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (46,386), Salvadoran Americans (4,495), Guatemalan Americans (2,296).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Lynwood.
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
$54.86M
1,192 loans, 6,354 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lynwood, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled17.8%
- Public transit4.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lynwood, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lynwood, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
23.8%
U.S. 11.1% +12.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lynwood
1 in or overlapping Lynwood. Population shown
Cities near Lynwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South GateCity | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| East Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| ComptonCity | 2.7 mi | 10 |
| CudahyCity | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| ParamountCity | 2.9 mi | 4.7 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Florence-GrahamCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.5 |
| Huntington ParkCity | 3.7 mi | 3 |
| BellCity | 3.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Bell GardensCity | 3.9 mi | 2.5 |
| West Rancho DominguezCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4 |
| DowneyCity | 4.3 mi | 12.4 |
| MaywoodCity | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| VernonCity | 5 mi | 5 |
| BellflowerCity | 5.1 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lynwood, CA in?
- Lynwood is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Lynwood, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lynwood include 90262.
- What is the population of Lynwood, CA?
- About 64,578 people live in Lynwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lynwood?
- Nearby places include South Gate (1.2 mi), Willowbrook (1.7 mi), East Rancho Dominguez (2.1 mi), Compton (2.7 mi), Cudahy (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023