Lynwood
City in Los Angeles County, California
Lynwood is a city in Los Angeles County, California, with 67,265 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 92 ft (28 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Gate, 1.5 miles N.
- 67,265residents (2020 Census)
- 92 ftelevation · 28 m
- 4.8 sq miland area · 12.5 km²
- 13,896 / sq mipopulation density
- 90262main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lynwood
Lynwood is a suburban city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 67,265, down from 69,772 at the 2010 census. Lynwood is located near South Gate and Compton in the central portion of the Los Angeles Basin. Incorporated in 1921, Lynwood was named after the Lynwood Dairy and Creamery, from which the local station of the Pacific Electric Railway had been named.
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- Median household income
- $74,844
- Median home value
- $597,600
- Median rent
- $1,652/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Lynwood had 67,265 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 67,265 |
|---|---|
| Density | 13,896 per sq mi (5,365 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lynwood at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 67,265 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.84 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9240° N, 118.2017° W |
| ZIP codes | 90262, 90280 |
| Official website | lynwood.ca.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0644574 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lynwood
- South Gate1.5 mi N
- Willowbrook2.0 mi W
- East Rancho Dominguez2.0 mi S
- Compton2.5 mi SW
- Paramount2.6 mi SE
- Cudahy3.0 mi N
- Walnut Park3.3 mi N
- Bell Gardens3.9 mi NE
- Florence-Graham3.9 mi NW
- Huntington Park3.9 mi N
- West Rancho Dominguez4.0 mi W
- Bell4.1 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Lynwood
What county is Lynwood in?
Lynwood is in Los Angeles County, California.
What is the population of Lynwood, CA?
67,265 people lived in Lynwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lynwood, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90262. Other ZIP codes: 90280.
What is the elevation of Lynwood?
92 feet (28 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lynwood?
South Gate (1.5 mi), Willowbrook (2.0 mi), East Rancho Dominguez (2.0 mi), Compton (2.5 mi), Paramount (2.6 mi).
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