Compton, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90222
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,869
- 4,782/sq mi High-density area
- $78,425
- Median income Near-median income area
- $580,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 10.6%
- 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 area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,782
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90222 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90222 (Compton, CA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 442.9 in 2023 to 468.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90222 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Compton, Los Angeles County, California, with 31,869 residents across 6.7 square miles, a density of 4,782 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90222 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,425 (23% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,881. Unemployment is 11.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $580,500 (25% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $1,522; owner occupancy is 54.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Los Angeles County, so 90222 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 90222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Compton, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90222.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
31 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 90222, 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
31,869
Population
6.7
Area (sq mi)
4,782
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90222?
33.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
32.5%
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?
$78,425
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$24,881
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
32.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90222 ranks nationally
Compton, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$78,425 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
8,796housing units
8,796
Total Housing Units
8,471
Occupied Units
325
Vacant Units
3.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$580,500
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,522
Median Rent
1959
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
469
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+369%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90222 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +369% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 330 |
| 2021 | +11.1% | 366 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 433 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 443 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 469 |
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 243 business establishments in ZIP 90222, employing approximately 2,472 people with a combined annual payroll of $123,156,000.
243
Businesses
2,472
Employees
$123.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 14.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 12.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 21 | 8.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 2.1% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.2% |
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 90222 vs 90059 →
ZIP 90222 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
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
69,745 residents
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
57,110 residents
- 90221
Compton (90221)
53,704 residents
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
51,223 residents
- 90220
Compton (90220)
49,328 residents
- 90059
Los Angeles (90059)
40,952 residents
- 90222 31,869
Compton (90222)
31,869 residents
- 90061 26,872
Los Angeles (90061)
26,872 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90222 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90222 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
- 90220
Compton (90220)
$82,335 median income
- 90222
Compton (90222)
$78,425 median income
- 90262
Lynwood (90262)
$75,194 median income
- 90280
South Gate (90280)
$74,651 median income
- 90221
Compton (90221)
$72,937 median income
- 90061
Los Angeles (90061)
$61,046 median income
- 90001
Los Angeles (90001)
$60,767 median income
- 90002
Los Angeles (90002)
$59,021 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90222 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90059 | Los Angeles, CA | 40,952 | 1.2 mi |
| 90220 | Compton, CA | 49,328 | 2.2 mi |
| 90061 | Los Angeles, CA | 26,872 | 2.2 mi |
| 90002 | Los Angeles, CA | 51,223 | 2.6 mi |
| 90262 | Lynwood, CA | 69,745 | 2.2 mi |
| 90221 | Compton, CA | 53,704 | 2.5 mi |
| 90747 | Carson, CA | 0 | 3.5 mi |
| 90746 | Carson, CA | 25,990 | 3.8 mi |
| 90001 | Los Angeles, CA | 57,110 | 4.3 mi |
| 90280 | South Gate, CA | 94,396 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90222, 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 (31,869 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 90222 in?
ZIP code 90222 (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 90222?
ZIP code 90222 in Compton, CA has a population of 31,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90222?
The median household income in ZIP 90222 is $78,425, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90222?
The median home value in ZIP 90222 is $580,500, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90222 is Two or More Ethnicities at 25.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 75.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90222?
ZIP code 90222 has 243 business establishments employing approximately 2,472 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90222 are: Retail trade (37), Manufacturing (35), Transportation and warehousing (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90222?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90222 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 369%. 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 90222?
In ZIP code 90222, 35.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.6% 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 90222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90222 is 32.6 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 90222?
In ZIP code 90222, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90222 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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