| ZIP Code | 90221 |
| ZIP Code Name | Compton |
| Primary County | Los Angeles County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 50,660 |
| Area Code(s) | 310 / 424 |
| Current Time | PDT |
90221 is a United States ZIP Code located in Compton California. Portions of 90221 are also in East Rancho Dominguez and Carson. 90221 is entirely within Los Angeles County. 90221 is within Metro Los Angeles.
90221 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in California based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 90221 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 90221 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 90221 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 90221 is 7.6%.
| Population | 50,660 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.63% |
| Population Density | 9,457 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,458 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $57,610 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $36,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 7.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.53% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 85.92% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,146 | 19.46% |
| Black | 10,352 | 16.59% |
| Hispanic | 38,927 | 62.38% |
| Asian | 600 | 0.96% |
| Native American | 232 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 148 | 0.24% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 0.17% |
| Black | 1,075 | 12.11% |
| Hispanic | 7,708 | 86.86% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 57 | 0.64% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,079 | 7.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 951 | 6.23% |
| High School Diploma | 6,430 | 42.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 1,144 | 7.49% |
| GED or Alternate | 439 | 2.88% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,676 | 24.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,116 | 7.31% |
| Masters Degree | 338 | 2.21% |
| Professional Degree | 50 | 0.33% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 0.25% |
| Coordinates | 33.88601685,-118.20581055 |
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| Region | Metro Los Angeles |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 5 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 10b: 35F to 40F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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