Downey, CA

Census ZIP code profile for Downey, CA — 3 ZIPs, total population 111,772. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Downey, CA is covered by 3 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 111,772 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Downey splits its residents across 3 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Downey, the median household income averages $92,995 and per-capita income averages $39,156. Poverty rate runs at 9.1% and unemployment at 5.8%. On housing, the average median home value is $801,867 with median rent of $1,933 per month, and 53.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 3 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Downey against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Downey as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

111,772

Population

$92,995

Median Income

$801,867

Median Home Value

37.8

Median Age

How much do residents of Downey earn?

Median Household Income
$92,995
Per Capita Income
$39,156
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
Poverty Rate
9.1%

What does housing look like in Downey?

Median Home Value
$801,867
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
Owner Occupied
53.3%
Housing Units
35,919

Who lives in Downey?

Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
High School+
51.1%
Avg Commute
31 min
Foreign Born
32.1%

ZIP Codes in Downey, CA

Side-by-side: Compare 90242 vs 90241 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
90242 43,497 3,690 America/Los_Angeles
90241 42,399 3,325 America/Los_Angeles
90240 25,876 3,394 America/Los_Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Downey, CA?
Downey, CA has 3 ZIP codes with a combined population of 111,772, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Downey?
The average median household income across Downey, CA ZIP codes is $92,995. The poverty rate is 9.1%.
What is the cost of living in Downey?
The average median home value in Downey, CA is $801,867. Median rent is $1,933/month. 53.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.