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Maywood, CA
City in Los Angeles County, California. ZIP codes: 90270.
Population
24,317
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
20,753
ZIP codes
1
Maywood and its ZIP codes
Maywood at a glance
- Maywood is about 82 times as dense as California as a whole.
- It is the 311th most populous of 1,570 cities and towns in California.
- Households here earn a median of $60,943 a year, 39% less than the California figure of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $634,400 (14% below California) and median rent is $1,525 a month.
Local data for Maywood, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Maywood, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,943
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$634,400
Median rent
$1,525/mo
Homeownership
30.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.9%
Median age
33.4
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (18,812), Salvadoran Americans (2,669), Guatemalan Americans (886).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Los Angeles County. PPP loans are for Maywood.
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
$17.35M
283 loans, 2,339 jobs reported
How people get to work
Maywood, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled16.6%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Maywood, 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
82° / 49°F
14.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maywood, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.7%
U.S. 11.1% +16.6 pts
ZIP codes in Maywood
1 in or overlapping Maywood. Population shown
Cities near Maywood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellCity | 0.5 mi | 2.5 |
| VernonCity | 1.1 mi | 5 |
| CudahyCity | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Huntington ParkCity | 2 mi | 3 |
| Walnut ParkCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| CommerceCity | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Bell GardensCity | 2.7 mi | 2.5 |
| East Los AngelesCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Florence-GrahamCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.5 |
| South GateCity | 3.5 mi | 7.2 |
| LynwoodCity | 4.3 mi | 4.8 |
| MontebelloCity | 4.8 mi | 8.3 |
| DowneyCity | 5 mi | 12.4 |
| Monterey ParkCity | 5.2 mi | 7.7 |
| WillowbrookCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Pico RiveraCity | 5.6 mi | 8.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maywood, CA in?
- Maywood is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Maywood, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Maywood include 90270.
- What is the population of Maywood, CA?
- About 24,317 people live in Maywood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maywood?
- Nearby places include Bell (0.5 mi), Vernon (1.1 mi), Cudahy (1.8 mi), Huntington Park (2 mi), Walnut Park (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023