ZIP code 90242
Where is ZIP code 90242?
Downey, California
Los Angeles County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 90242 belongs to Downey, California in Los Angeles County. 90242 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 562. About 40,767 people live in the 90242 area, where the median household income is $89,075. The closest ZIP codes are 90239 (Downey, 1.3 mi north), 90241 (Downey, 1.5 mi north) and 90723 (Paramount, 2.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 90242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Downey |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 562 |
| Coordinates | 33.9218, -118.1395 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 902 |
Population and income in 90242
| Population | 40,767 · higher than 79% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 9,027 · higher than 89% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.7 years · lower than 62% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $89,075 · lower than 55% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $34,568 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 25% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $761,000 · higher than 58% of California ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,918 a month |
| Housing units | 12,670 |
| Households | 12,419 (3.23 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 47% |
| Land area | 4.52 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 90242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 90242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90239 | Downey, CA | 1.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 90241 | Downey, CA | 1.5 mi N | Standard |
| 90723 | Paramount, CA | 2.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 90706 | Bellflower, CA | 2.5 mi S | Standard |
| 90240 | Downey, CA | 2.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 90707 | Bellflower, CA | 3.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 90201 | Bell Gardens, CA | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 90650 | Norwalk, CA | 3.5 mi E | Standard |
| 90262 | Lynwood, CA | 3.5 mi W | Standard |
| 90671 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 3.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 90651 | Norwalk, CA | 3.6 mi E | PO Box only |
| 90652 | Norwalk, CA | 3.6 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 90242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 90242
123 MAIN ST
DOWNEY CA 90242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (90242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 90242?
- 90242 is a Downey, California ZIP code.
- What county is 90242 in?
- ZIP code 90242 is in Los Angeles County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 90242 in?
- 90242 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 90242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 90242 use area code 562.
- What is the population of ZIP code 90242?
- About 40,767 people live in ZIP code 90242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 90242?
- The median household income in 90242 is $89,075 a year, lower than 55% of California ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 90242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 90242 are 90239 (Downey, 1.3 miles), 90241 (Downey, 1.5 miles), 90723 (Paramount, 2.2 miles) and 90706 (Bellflower, 2.5 miles).