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ZIP Code 90240
Downey, CA, Los Angeles County
Population
24,853
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
8,259
City
Downey
ZIP 90240 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 90240 at a glance
- ZIP 90240 (Downey) is about 33 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $101,904, close to the California median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $815,600 (11% above California) and median rent is $1,926 a month.
Local data for ZIP 90240
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 90240, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$101,904
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$815,600
Prices -0.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,926/mo
Homeownership
64.9%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
30.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
610
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
5,318
$194M annual payroll
PPP loans
$38.62M
824 loans
Campaign donations
$51.5K
61% D, 21% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 90240, 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
86° / 46°F
15.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 90240, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.6%
U.S. 33.3% -6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.0%
U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 90240
ZIP codes near 90240
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 90241Downey | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| 90660Pico Rivera | 2.6 mi | 7.8 |
| 90242Downey | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| 90040Commerce | 3.2 mi | 5.6 |
| 90606West Whittier-Los Nietos | 3.5 mi | 3.8 |
| 90201Bell | 3.7 mi | 6 |
| 90640Montebello | 3.8 mi | 8.3 |
| 90670Santa Fe Springs | 3.9 mi | 8.3 |
| 90650Norwalk | 3.9 mi | 9.9 |
| 90280South Gate | 4.2 mi | 7.4 |
| 90605South Whittier | 4.6 mi | 6.4 |
| 90723Paramount | 4.6 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 90240?
- ZIP code 90240 is in Downey, CA (Los Angeles County).
- What county is ZIP code 90240 in?
- ZIP code 90240 is mostly in Los Angeles County, California.
- How many people live in ZIP code 90240?
- About 24,853 people live in the 90240 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.