90221 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to COMPTON, CA 90221

90221 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Compton, California. The population is racially diverse, younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $274,000) are fairly typical for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area.

The average family income here is $41,960/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 90221 is $31,826.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 90221 earn an average of $22,687/year. Women earn only $18,263/year.

14,773 people in 90221 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 90221? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.7 minutes.

The median age here is 27 . There are 26,346 men and 27,358 women. The median age for men is 26 while for women the median age is 27.

To give you a sense of the community, 26,565 people (out of the 53,704 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 11,651 homes, and 1,114 businesses every day. 482 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

90221 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 61 feet above sea levell.

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    • Demographics

    • Total Population:53,704
    • White Population:17,102
    • Black Population:12,532
    • Hispanic Population:40,462
    • Asian Population:329
    • Hawaiian Population:485
    • Indian Population:621
    • Male Population:26,346
    • Female Population:27,358
    • Median Age:27
    • Median Age of Males:26
    • Median Age of Females:27
    • 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: Compton
    • Longitude:-118.2
    • Latitude:33.9
    • Elevation:61 feet above sea levele
    • Area code:310/323
    • Marital Status

    • Average Age

    • The Commute to Work

    • Total commuters:14,362
    • Drive alone:9,040
    • Carpool:3,464
    • Public transit:1,101
    • Ride bikes or walk:482

    • Average commute time:29.7 minutes.
    •    0 - 5:94
    •    5 - 9:622
    •    10 - 14:1,498
    •    15 - 19:2,360
    •    20 - 24:2,502
    •    25 - 29:903
    •    30 - 34:2,751
    •    35 - 39:319
    •    40 - 44:594
    •    45 - 59:1,181
    •    60 - 89:1,079
    •    90 plus:459
    • The Economics

    • Average House Value:$274,000
    • Average Annual Household Income:$43,184
    • Businesses:585
    • Employees:10,621
    • Annual Payroll:$456,899,000
    • Average Family Income:$41,960
    • Median Family Income:$31,310
    • Average Income for Men:$22,687
    • Average Income for Women:$18,263
    • Other Stuff

    • County FIPS Code:037
    • State FIPS Code:06

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      Schools in 90221 Zip Code

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      Primary Schools
      Clinton, William Jefferson
      6500 Compton Blvd.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (562) 630-7912
      Emerson Elementary
      1011 East Caldwell St.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6170
      Foster Elementary
      1620 North Pannes Ave.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6180
      Kelly Elementary
      2320 East Alondra Blvd.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6410
      Mayo Elementary
      915 North Mayo Ave.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6310
      Roosevelt Elementary
      700 North Bradfield Ave.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6350
      Middle Schools
      Roosevelt Middle
      1200 East Alondra Blvd.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6040
      Whaley Middle
      14401 South Gibson Ave.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6070
      High Schools
      Compton Unified Rop
      700 North Bullis Rd.
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 898-6000
      Dominguez High
      15301 San Jose
      Compton, CA 90221
      (562) 630-0142
      Other Schools
      Lifeline Education Charter
      357 East Palmer
      Compton, CA 90221
      (310) 605-2510

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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 90221 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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