Downey, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90240
Los Angeles County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,876
- 3,394/sq mi High-density area
- $101,904
- Median income Above-median income area
- $815,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Downey pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 18%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,394
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90240 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 90240 (Downey, CA) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 343.4 in 2023 to 377.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90240 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Downey, Los Angeles County, California, with 25,876 residents across 7.6 square miles, a density of 3,394 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90240 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,904 (0% above the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,607. The poverty rate is 9.6%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $815,600 (6% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $1,926; 64.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, 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 90240 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 90240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Downey, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90240.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
79 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 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 90240, Downey, 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
25,876
Population
7.6
Area (sq mi)
3,394
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90240?
38.9
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
31.1%
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?
$101,904
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$43,607
Per Capita Income
9.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90240 ranks among California ZIPs
Downey, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$101,904 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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
8,060housing units
8,060
Total Housing Units
7,775
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
3.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$815,600
Median Home Value
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,926
Median Rent
1957
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
+9.8%
YoY Change (2024)
377
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+277%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90240 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +277% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.6% | 266 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 295 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 337 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 343 |
| 2024 | +9.8% | 377 |
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 610 business establishments in ZIP 90240, employing approximately 5,318 people with a combined annual payroll of $193,981,000.
610
Businesses
5,318
Employees
$194.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 15.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 79 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 12.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 56 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 49 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 3.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 90240 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
105,549 residents
- 90201
Bell Gardens (90201)
101,279 residents
- 90706
Bellflower (90706)
76,615 residents
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
62,928 residents
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
62,549 residents
- 90242
Downey (90242)
43,497 residents
- 90241
Downey (90241)
42,399 residents
- 90606 32,396
Whittier (90606)
32,396 residents
- 90240 25,876
Downey (90240)
25,876 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90240 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90240
Downey (90240)
$101,904 median income
- 90606
Whittier (90606)
$100,428 median income
- 90650
Norwalk (90650)
$100,085 median income
- 90242
Downey (90242)
$89,075 median income
- 90670
Santa Fe Springs (90670)
$88,872 median income
- 90660
Pico Rivera (90660)
$88,201 median income
- 90241
Downey (90241)
$88,006 median income
- 90640
Montebello (90640)
$79,625 median income
- 90706
Bellflower (90706)
$78,722 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90240 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90241 | Downey, CA | 42,399 | 1.3 mi |
| 90242 | Downey, CA | 43,497 | 2.7 mi |
| 90660 | Pico Rivera, CA | 62,928 | 2.7 mi |
| 90201 | Bell Gardens, CA | 101,279 | 3.1 mi |
| 90640 | Montebello, CA | 62,549 | 4.1 mi |
| 90040 | Los Angeles, CA | 12,520 | 3.1 mi |
| 90606 | Whittier, CA | 32,396 | 3.4 mi |
| 90706 | Bellflower, CA | 76,615 | 4.8 mi |
| 90670 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 14,866 | 3.6 mi |
| 90650 | Norwalk, CA | 105,549 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90240, 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 (25,876 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 90240 in?
ZIP code 90240 (Downey) 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 90240?
ZIP code 90240 in Downey, CA has a population of 25,876 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90240?
The median household income in ZIP 90240 is $101,904, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90240?
The median home value in ZIP 90240 is $815,600, which is 193% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90240?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90240 is Two or More Ethnicities at 29.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 71.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90240?
ZIP code 90240 has 610 business establishments employing approximately 5,318 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90240?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90240 are: Health care and social assistance (93), Accommodation and food services (79), Professional, scientific, and technical services (75). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90240?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90240 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 277%. 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 90240?
In ZIP code 90240, 52.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 90240?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90240 is 30.1 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 90240?
In ZIP code 90240, approximately 64.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90240?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90240 is 9.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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