ZIP Code 90242, CA
Living in 90242
Bikeability40
Walkability26
Commute27
Public Transit42
Affordability31
Public Safety35
Airports80
Hospitals15
Colleges74
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation+321 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
79%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black5%
Caucasian12%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$514kMedian Home Value+$80k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$302 (2010–19)
47%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195938%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K29%
$500K to $749K47%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Crime
Violent Crime in 90242
United States45
California55
Los Angeles Metro Area59
Los Angeles County64
Property Crime in 90242
United States48
California56
Los Angeles Metro Area53
Los Angeles County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (69%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 56 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 90242
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding56
Tornado5
Coastal Flooding15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 90242, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 90242, CA
St Raymond School
1 miles, NW
Kid Town Usa Preschool-Montessori Academy
1 miles, SW
St Dominic Savio School
1 miles, SE
Spectrumcenter Schools Downey
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 90242, CA
Presbyterian Theological Seminary in America
6 miles, SE
Biola University
7 miles, E
Whittier College
7 miles, NE
California State University-Dominguez Hills
8 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 90242, CA
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Downey
1 miles, SE
Pih Hospital-Downey
1 miles, NE
Coast Plaza Hospital
2 miles, E
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 90242, CA
Long Beach Airport-Daugherty Field
7 miles, S
Los Angeles International Airport
15 miles, W
Bob Hope Airport
23 miles, NW
John Wayne Airport-Orange County
23 miles, SE