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Downey · Zip code

90242 zip code

About 40,983 residents in Downey, California, over 4.5 square miles.

Residents

40,983

Median age 37.4

Median household income

$83,238

5% below Downey

Median home value

$676,100

7% below Downey

Median rent

$1,874/mo

1% below Downey

Homeownership

52%

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90242 vs Downey and the US
  • 90242$83,238
  • Downey$87,400
  • United States$78,538

Median household income

Local places in 90242

Mexican restaurant and cantina

El Pescador | Cantina 11

Mexican restaurant and cantina · 12002 Lakewood Boulevard

El Pescador is a family-friendly Mexican restaurant located in Downey, California, serving a wide variety of traditional favorites, fresh seafood dishes, and house specialties. The restaurant's menu brings together…

Bakery

The House of Marissa's Cake

Bakery · 12802 Paramount Boulevard

The House of Marissa's Cake in Downey, California, specializes in creating custom cakes for weddings, quinceañeras, and birthdays, and also sells artisanal chocolates, sweets, alfajores, and more. High-quality service…

Chinese restaurant

My Home Chinese Restaurant

Chinese restaurant · 8716 Imperial Highway

My Home Chinese Restaurant serves Chinese dishes on Imperial Highway in Downey. Its menu includes dumplings and stir-fries, and the restaurant offers pickup and delivery.

Laundromat

The Laundromat of Downey

Laundromat · 8630 Imperial Hwy.

The Laundromat of Downey is a local service located in Downey, California, offering convenient wash and fold, self-service, and delivery options. The business provides a comfortable and clean environment for customers…

It service and computer repair

Hi-tek Solutions

It service and computer repair · 11917 Paramount Blvd Ste H

Hi-Tek Solutions is a computer repair and business IT support service located in Downey, California. The business offers a range of services including computer and MacBook repair, data recovery, and business IT…

Pet groomer

Posh Paws

Pet groomer · 11917 Paramount Blvd Ste C

Posh Paws is a pet groomer located in Downey, California. They offer various services for dogs and cats, including bath and brush, face, feet, and sanitary area cleaning, full groom, and deshedding treatment. Their…

Automotive repair

Velasco Auto Care Center

Automotive repair · 12150 Paramount Blvd

Velasco Auto Care Center is a family-run auto repair shop with locations in Downey and South El Monte, California. The shop is ASE certified, NAPA AutoCare, and AAA Approved, and offers financing options to customers.…

Schools in 90242

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Questions

What city is zip code 90242?

90242 is in Downey, California. Nearly all of it of its land area is inside the city.

How many people live in 90242?

About 40,983 residents in 12,571 households, over 4.5 square miles.

What is the median income in 90242?

$83,238 per household, 5% below the Downey median.

What schools are in 90242?

Alameda Elementary, Carpenter (C. C.) Elementary, Gauldin (A.L.) Elementary, Imperial Elementary, Lewis (Ed C.) Elementary, Old River Elementary and 6 more.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, 2023 Gazetteer and ACS 2019–2023. Places are from this guide’s directory, schools from NCES and libraries from IMLS.

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