Official Zip Code Name | Downey |
Zip Code State | California |
Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
Primary County: | Los Angeles |
Area Code | 562 |
Current Population: | 43497 |
Racial Majority: | 14.11% |
Public School Racial Majority: | Hispanic 88.3% |
Unemployment Rate: | 5.3% |
Median Household Income | $53854 |
Average Adjusted Gross Income | $50850 |
School Test Performance: | Average |
Average Commute Time | 27.1 Minutes |
Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
Elevation Range | 98 - 98 ft. |
Area | 5 Sqm. |
Coordinates(Y,X) | 33.92233100, -118.14135700 |
The current unemployment level in 90242 is 5.3% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.3% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 4.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.6%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 90242 increased to 43497 from 42444 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 90242 is while the majority ethnicity attending 90242 public schools is Hispanic. 80.3% of students in 90242 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
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White | 6095 | 14.11% | 6489 | -6% |
Black Or African American | 2064 | 4.78% | 2116 | -2% |
Hispanic | 31461 | 72.83% | 31578 | +-0% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 144 | 0.33% | 82 | +76% |
Asian | 2865 | 6.63% | 2607 | +10% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 169 | 0.39% | 65 | +160% |
Other Race | 126 | 0.09% | 126 | -67% |
Two Or More Races | 434 | 0.83% | 434 | -17% |
White | 4.5% |
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Black Or African American | 4.1% |
Hispanic | 88.3% |
Asian | 2.1% |
Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
Two or More Races | 0.4% |
2010 | 2000 | |
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Total Population | 43497 | 42444 |
Male Population | 48.80% | |
Female Population | 51.20% | |
Total Households | 12687 |
Test Score Performance | Average |
Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 80.3% |
Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
Median Household Income | $53854 |
Income Under $50K Per Year | 45.40% |
Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 35.20% |
Income Above $100K Per Year | 19.30% |
90242 US Congressional District | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
California District 40 | Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democrat |
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90242 California State Assembly Districts | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
58 | Cristina Garcia | Democrat |
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90242 California State Senate Districts | ||
District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
32 | Bob Archuleta | Democrat |
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90262 - Lynwood |
90241 - Downey |
90201 - Bell |
90723 - Paramount |
90650 - Norwalk |
90280 - South Gate |
90706 - Bellflower |
Downey, CA |
Paramount, CA |
Bellflower, CA |
South Gate, CA |
Norwalk, CA |
Zip Code 90242 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Avg Min Temp (°F) | 47 | 48 | 50 | 53 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 65 | 63 | 58 | 51 | 46 | 55 |
Avg Max Temp (°F) | 68 | 68 | 69 | 72 | 74 | 78 | 82 | 84 | 82 | 78 | 73 | 68 | 75 |
Avg Precip (In.) | 3.16 | 3.58 | 2.76 | .72 | .23 | .08 | .03 | .14 | .25 | .37 | 1.15 | 1.81 | 14.3 |