Compton
City in Los Angeles County, California
Compton is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 95,740 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 69 ft (21 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Rancho Dominguez, 1.8 miles E.
- 95,740residents (2020 Census)
- 69 ftelevation · 21 m
- 10.0 sq miland area · 26.0 km²
- 9,549 / sq mipopulation density
- 90220main ZIP code (6 in total)
About Compton
Compton is a city located in the Gateway Cities region of southern Los Angeles County, California, United States, situated south of downtown Los Angeles. Compton is one of the oldest cities in the county, and in May 1888, was the eighth city in Los Angeles County to incorporate. In the 2020 census, the city had a population of 95,740.
It is known as the "Hub City" due to its geographic centrality in Los Angeles County, though it is actually near the southern end of the county. Neighborhoods in Compton include Sunny Cove, Leland, downtown Compton, and Richland Farms.
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Living in Compton
- Median household income
- $78,465
- Median home value
- $580,200
- Median rent
- $1,664/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Compton had 95,740 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 95,740 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,549 per sq mi (3,687 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Compton at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 95,740 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.03 sq mi (26.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8940° N, 118.2275° W |
| ZIP codes | 90220, 90059, 90221, 90222, 90262, 90747 |
| Official website | comptoncity.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0615044 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Compton
- East Rancho Dominguez1.8 mi E
- Willowbrook1.9 mi N
- West Rancho Dominguez2.4 mi W
- Lynwood2.5 mi NE
- Paramount3.5 mi E
- Carson3.9 mi S
- South Gate4.0 mi NE
- Gardena4.6 mi W
- West Athens4.8 mi NW
- Walnut Park5.1 mi N
- Florence-Graham5.2 mi N
- Westmont5.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Compton
What county is Compton in?
Compton is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Compton, CA?
95,740 people lived in Compton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Compton, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90220. Other ZIP codes: 90059, 90221, 90222, 90262, 90747.
What is the elevation of Compton?
69 feet (21 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Compton?
East Rancho Dominguez (1.8 mi), Willowbrook (1.9 mi), West Rancho Dominguez (2.4 mi), Lynwood (2.5 mi), Paramount (3.5 mi).
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