Compton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90221
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 53,704
- 3,889/sq mi High-density area
- $72,937
- Median income Near-median income area
- $575,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 7.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Compton pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,889
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90221 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 90221 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Compton, Los Angeles County, California, with 53,704 residents across 13.8 square miles, a density of 3,889 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90221 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,937 (28% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,522. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 8.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $575,000 (26% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,678; owner occupancy is 51.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 7.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90221 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 90221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Compton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90221.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
126 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
77 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
72 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
66 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90221, Compton, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
53,704
Population
13.8
Area (sq mi)
3,889
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90221?
33.5
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
37.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,937
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$22,522
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90221 ranks nationally
Compton, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,937 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,878housing units
12,878
Total Housing Units
12,398
Occupied Units
480
Vacant Units
4.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$575,000
Median Home Value
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$1,678
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.1%
YoY Change (2024)
440
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+340%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90221 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +340% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 327 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 372 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 416 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 440 |
| 2024 | +0.1% | 440 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 675 business establishments in ZIP 90221, employing approximately 13,435 people with a combined annual payroll of $910,855,000.
675
Businesses
13,435
Employees
$910.9M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 126 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 77 | 11.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 10.7% |
| Manufacturing | 66 | 9.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 66 | 9.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 59 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 51 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 90221 vs 90220 →
ZIP 90221 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
94,396 residents
- 90805
Long Beach (90805)
93,524 residents
- 90706
Bellflower (90706)
76,615 residents
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
69,745 residents
- 90723
Paramount (90723)
54,099 residents
- 90221
Compton (90221)
53,704 residents
- 90220
Compton (90220)
49,328 residents
- 90810 36,735
Long Beach (90810)
36,735 residents
- 90222 31,869
Compton (90222)
31,869 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90221 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90221 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90746
Carson (90746)
$113,364 median income
- 90810
Long Beach (90810)
$84,350 median income
- 90220
Compton (90220)
$82,335 median income
- 90706
Bellflower (90706)
$78,722 median income
- 90222
Compton (90222)
$78,425 median income
- 90723
Paramount (90723)
$75,250 median income
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
$75,194 median income
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
$74,651 median income
- 90805
Long Beach (90805)
$73,415 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90221 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90220 | Compton, CA | 49,328 | 1.8 mi |
| 90262 | Lynwood, CA | 69,745 | 2.6 mi |
| 90805 | Long Beach, CA | 93,524 | 2.1 mi |
| 90723 | Paramount, CA | 54,099 | 2.5 mi |
| 90222 | Compton, CA | 31,869 | 2.5 mi |
| 90747 | Carson, CA | 0 | 3.1 mi |
| 90280 | South Gate, CA | 94,396 | 4.1 mi |
| 90746 | Carson, CA | 25,990 | 3.4 mi |
| 90706 | Bellflower, CA | 76,615 | 4.5 mi |
| 90810 | Long Beach, CA | 36,735 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90221, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (53,704 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 90221 in?
ZIP code 90221 (Compton) is located in Los Angeles County, California. Los Angeles County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/los-angeles-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90221?
ZIP code 90221 in Compton, CA has a population of 53,704 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90221?
The median household income in ZIP 90221 is $72,937, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90221?
The median home value in ZIP 90221 is $575,000, which is 107% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90221 is Two or More Ethnicities at 38.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 80.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90221?
ZIP code 90221 has 675 business establishments employing approximately 13,435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90221?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90221 are: Transportation and warehousing (126), Retail trade (77), Wholesale trade (72). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90221?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90221 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 340%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90221?
In ZIP code 90221, 37.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90221?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90221 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90221?
In ZIP code 90221, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90221 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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