Welcome to DOWNEY, CA 90242
90242 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Downey, California. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. At $434,000 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $54,898/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 90242 is $46,246.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 90242 earn an average of $31,957/year. Women earn only $22,999/year.
16,641 people in 90242 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 90242? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.4 minutes.
The median age here is 32. There are 21,207 men and 22,290 women. The median age for men is 31 while for women the median age is 33.
To give you a sense of the community, 18,858 people (out of the 43,497 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 12,478 homes, and 535 businesses every day. 362 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
90242 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 34 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Hiroshima, Japan!) and -118 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 104 feet above sea levell.
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HOA Property Management Information in Downey, CA
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- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Downey, CA
Average Home Value in 90242: $434,000
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 43,497
- White Population: 25,125
- Black Population: 2,597
- Hispanic Population: 31,578
- Asian Population: 3,158
- Hawaiian Population: 214
- Indian Population: 587
- Male Population: 21,207
- Female Population: 22,290
- Median Age: 32
- Median Age of Males: 31
- Median Age of Females: 33
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Pacific
- State: California
- CSA Name: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Riverside, CA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana CA
- County: Los Angeles
- City: Downey
- Longitude: -118.1
- Latitude: 33.9
- Elevation: 104 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 562
Marital Status
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 16,164
- Drive alone: 11,672
- Carpool: 3,412
- Public transit: 603
- Ride bikes or walk: 362
- Average commute time: 29.4 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 165
- 5 - 9: 898
- 10 - 14: 1,544
- 15 - 19: 2,246
- 20 - 24: 2,839
- 25 - 29: 1,157
- 30 - 34: 2,912
- 35 - 39: 547
- 40 - 44: 660
- 45 - 59: 1,552
- 60 - 89: 1,257
- 90 plus: 387
The Economics
- Average House Value: $434,000
- Average Annual Household Income: $56,831
- Businesses: 385
- Employees: 9,543
- Annual Payroll: $495,106,000
- Average Family Income: $54,898
- Median Family Income: $42,956
- Average Income for Men: $31,957
- Average Income for Women: $22,999
The Politics
- Congressional District: 34, 39
- Congressional District Land Area: 58.0, 64.0
- Sr Senator: Barbara Boxer (D)
- Jr Senator: Dianne Feinstein (D)
- US House Representative: Xavier Becerra (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 037
- State FIPS Code: 06
Farmer's Markets in Zip Code 90242
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Schools in 90242 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Alameda Elementary
- 8613 East Alameda St.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3589
- Gauldin Elementary
- 9724 Spry St.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3582
- Imperial Elementary
- 8133 Imperial Hwy.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3578
- Lewis Elementary
- 13220 South Bellflower Blvd.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3590
- Ward Elementary
- 8851 East Adoree Ave.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3591
- Middle Schools
- Carpenter Elementary
- 9439 East Foster Rd.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3588
- Sussman Middle
- 12500 Birchdale Ave.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3572
- West Middle
- 11985 Old River School Rd.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 904-3565
- High Schools
- Los Angeles County Alternative/Opportunity
- 9300 Imperial Hwy.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 803-8467
- Los Angeles County Rop
- 9300 Imperial Hwy.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 922-6854
- Other Schools
- Los Angeles County Juvenile Hall/Community
- 9300 Imperial Hwy.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 803-8204
- Los Angeles County Special Education
- 9300 Imperial Hwy.
- Downey, CA 90242
- (562) 803-8306
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 90242 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://meganslaw.ca.gov/disclaimer.htm. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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