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Downey city, CA

ZIP 90242 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 90242

90242 has a population of 40,983 with a median age of 37.4 yrs (48.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Black
3.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Asian
6.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
77.5%+315% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.4%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.7%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
14.9%-8% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.4%+93% vs US avg
x
High school
24.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.8%+3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.2%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
43.7%-9% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.1%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.4%+337% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanItalianEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 90242

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
9.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.3%+15% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.3%+4% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.4%+337% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population40,983
Median age37.4
Poverty rate9.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.9%
Hispanic77.5%
Black3.9%
Asian6.6%
Foreign-born9.8%