90222 Zip Code Profile

90222 is a densely populated, upscale urban zip code in Compton, California. Median household income here ($29,520) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is racially diverse, younger, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Housing prices here (average $284,300) are fairly typical for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Santa Ana metro area.

The average family income here is $43,260/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 90222 is $31,521.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 90222 earn an average of $23,285/year. Women earn only $20,545/year.

8,086 people in 90222 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 90222? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living in 90222 is 30.1 minutes!

The median age here is 27. There are 15,375 men and 16,494 women. The median age for men is 26 while for women the median age is 28.

To give you a sense of the community, 16,009 people (out of the 31,869 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 7,340 homes, and 492 businesses every day. 301 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

90222 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 34 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Kabul, Afghanistan!) and -118 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 77 feet above sea levell.

• Active Seniors

• Stratford-Compton Park Townhomes Owners Assn.

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• 78th Street Block Club
• 81st Street Block Club Vermont Knolls
• Artesia Estates HOA
• Bellflower--Cedar Park Villas HOA, Inc.
• Bellpark HOA
• Cape California I HOA
• Carmelitos Tenants' Association
• Carson Casitas Townhouses HOA
• Cathys' Condos Owners' Assn.
• Cedar Village HOA
• Cherry Park Improvement Committee
• Civic Center Plaza HOA
• Cmbr HOA
• College Square Neighborhood Association
• Council of Business Organizations
• Dolores Terrace HOA
• Downey Lakes HOA
• Eagle'S Nest HOA, Bellflower
• ECCANDC
• Elm Vista I Townhomes Assn., Inc.

• Gardena Court TA
• Harbor Village Owners Assn.
• Huntington Ix Townhomes Owners Assn., Inc.
• Huntington Park II Townhomes HOA Assn., Inc.
• La Casa HOA
• Mc Clure Villas HOA
• Morningside Manor I HOA
• Nehemiah West/Bell Gardens HOA
• Parkview Estates Townhouse Owners' Assn., Inc.
• Ramona-Downey Estates, Inc.
• Rio Vista South Owners Assn.
• San Tropez HOA
• Somerset Villas HOA
• The Royal Elm HOA
• Thoroughbred HOA
• Torrance-Windemere Homeowners Association
• Villa Springs HOA
• West 118th Street Block Club
• Westwood Graystone HOA

• Demographics

• Total Population: 31,869
• White Population: 9,915
• Black Population: 10,023
• Hispanic Population: 21,741
• Asian Population: 199
• Hawaiian Population: 112
• Indian Population: 364
• Male Population: 15,375
• Female Population: 16,494
• Median Age: 27
• Median Age of Males: 26
• Median Age of Females: 28

• 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: 77 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 310/323/562

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 7,984
• Drive alone: 4,847
• Carpool: 2,145
• Public transit: 571
• Ride bikes or walk: 301


• Average commute time: 30.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 113
•    5 - 9: 319
•    10 - 14: 627
•    15 - 19: 1,276
•    20 - 24: 1,308
•    25 - 29: 454
•    30 - 34: 1,818
•    35 - 39: 170
•    40 - 44: 261
•    45 - 59: 861
•    60 - 89: 537
•    90 plus: 240

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $284,300
• Average Annual Household Income: $42,622
• Businesses: 190
• Employees: 2,425
• Annual Payroll: $97,166,000
• Average Family Income: $43,260
• Median Family Income: $29,520
• Average Income for Men: $23,285
• Average Income for Women: $20,545

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 37, 39
• Congressional District Land Area: 74.0, 64.0
• Sr Senator: Barbara Boxer (D)
• Jr Senator: Dianne Feinstein (D)
• US House Representative: Karen Bass (D)

• Other Stuff

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

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Primary Schools

Anderson Elementary

2210 East 130th St.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6110

Frances Willard Elementary

310 East El Segundo Blvd.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6434

Jefferson Elementary

2508 East 133rd St.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6190

Martin Luther King Elementar

2270 East 122nd St.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6430

Ronald E. Mcnair Elementary

1450 West El Segundo Blvd.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6330

Middle Schools

Bunche Middle

12338 Mona Blvd.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6010

Willowbrook Middle

2602 North Wilmington Ave.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6080

High Schools

Centennial High

2600 North Central Ave.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 635-2715

Cesar Chavez Continuation High

12501 South Wilmington

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 898-6340

Tri C Pau

12721 South Willowbrook Ave.

Compton, CA 90222

(310) 635-4531