Compton, CA ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Compton, California: 90221, 90220 and 90222. Together they are home to 131,353 residents in 34,324 households. That is more than the 92,698 people counted inside Compton city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $72,937 in 90221 to $82,335 in 90220.
Compton city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 92,698 |
| Households | 24,011 |
| Median household income | $78,465 |
| Median home value | $580,200 |
| Median age | 33.3 |
| Median rent | $1,664 |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 131,353 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 34,324 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $72,937 (90221) to $82,335 (90220) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $77,975 |
| Homeowners | 55.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 44.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 3.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 59 routes, 33,319 homes (3 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Compton: 90220 ($82,335)
- Most residents: 90221 (50,659 people)
- Highest homeownership: 90220 (61.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 90221 (47.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 90222 (5.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 90222 (33.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 90222 ($580,500)
Every ZIP code in Compton
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90221 | Compton | 50,659 | 12,398 | $72,937 | $575,000 | 51.0% | 47.4% | 2.0% | 20 | 13,156 | 59% of its land; mailing city |
| 90220 | Compton | 48,354 | 13,455 | $82,335 | $554,900 | 61.5% | 42.8% | 3.7% | 26 | 14,632 | 72% of its land; mailing city |
| 90222 | Compton | 32,340 | 8,471 | $78,425 | $580,500 | 54.2% | 42.5% | 5.6% | 13 | 8,297 | 62% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Compton when at least 10% of its land lies inside Compton city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Compton. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Compton.
Counties
- Los Angeles County — 298 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- East Rancho Dominguez — 1 ZIP code
- West Rancho Dominguez — 4 ZIP codes
- Willowbrook — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Compton, CA?
- 90221, 90220 and 90222. A ZIP code is listed for Compton when at least 10% of its land lies inside Compton city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Compton.
- What is the population of Compton, CA?
- The Census Bureau counts 92,698 residents inside Compton city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Compton hold 131,353 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Compton, CA?
- $78,465 inside Compton city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $72,937 to $82,335.
- Which Compton ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 90220, at $82,335, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Compton, CA?
- For the 3 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 59 carrier routes reaching 33,319 residential and 2,765 business mailboxes.
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