Downey
City in Los Angeles County, California
Downey is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 114,355 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 118 ft (36 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bell Gardens, 2.3 miles NW.
- 114,355residents (2020 Census)
- 118 ftelevation · 36 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.1 km²
- 9,215 / sq mipopulation density
- 90241main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Downey
Downey is a city in southeastern Los Angeles County, California, United States, 13 mi (21 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles. It is considered part of the Gateway Cities. The city is the birthplace of the Apollo space program and Taco Bell. It is also the home of the oldest operating McDonald's restaurant in the world. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 114,355.
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- Median household income
- $90,699
- Median home value
- $796,600
- Median rent
- $1,937/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Downey had 114,355 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114,355 |
|---|---|
| Density | 9,215 per sq mi (3,558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Downey at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 114,355 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.41 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.16 sq mi (0.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9382° N, 118.1309° W |
| ZIP codes | 90241, 90240, 90242 |
| Official website | downeyca.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0619766 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Downey
- Bell Gardens2.3 mi NW
- Paramount3.4 mi SW
- Norwalk3.4 mi SE
- Cudahy3.5 mi NW
- Bellflower3.5 mi S
- South Gate3.6 mi W
- Santa Fe Springs3.9 mi E
- Bell4.0 mi NW
- Commerce4.0 mi N
- Lynwood4.2 mi W
- Pico Rivera4.3 mi NE
- West Whittier-Los Nietos4.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Downey
What county is Downey in?
Downey is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Downey, CA?
114,355 people lived in Downey at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Downey, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90241. Other ZIP codes: 90240, 90242.
What is the elevation of Downey?
118 feet (36 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Downey?
Bell Gardens (2.3 mi), Paramount (3.4 mi), Norwalk (3.4 mi), Cudahy (3.5 mi), Bellflower (3.5 mi).
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