Compton ZIP codes, California
Compton, CA has 5 ZIP codes (90221, 90220, 90222, 90223 and 90224) and area codes 310, 424 and 562. The largest is 90221.
- USPS city name
- 5 ZIP codes
- Overlapping the city
- 3 more
- Population
- 92,698
- County
- Los Angeles County
- State
- California
Mail addressed to Compton uses the ZIP codes above. 3 more ZIP codes cover part of the city but are addressed as somewhere else; they are listed separately below.
Compton in numbers
About 92,698 people live in Compton, in 24,011 households. The median household income is $78,465 a year, 21% below the California median of $99,122 (US: $80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $580,200 (21% below the California median), and median gross rent is $1,664 a month. The median age is 33.3; 10.6% of adults 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37.1% across California); the average commute takes 31 minutes.
| Population | 92,698 |
|---|---|
| Households | 24,011 |
| Median age | 33.3 |
| Median household income | $78,465 |
| Median home value | $580,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,664 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% |
| Mean commute | 30.5 min |
| Population density | 9,245 / sq mi |
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, for the census place Compton city. Survey estimates carry margins of error, wider for small places. Sources and methods.
ZIP codes addressed as Compton
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90221 | Compton , CA | Standard | 50,659 | $72,937 | $575,000 |
90220 | Compton , CA | Standard | 48,354 | $82,335 | $554,900 |
90222 | Compton , CA | Standard | 32,340 | $78,425 | $580,500 |
90223 | Compton , CA | No street area | — | — | — |
90224 | Compton , CA | No street area | — | — | — |
Other ZIP codes overlapping Compton
These ZIP codes cover part of Compton but are addressed as somewhere else.
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median income | Median home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90059 | Los Angeles , CA | Standard | 37,511 | $56,152 | $583,900 |
90746 | Carson , CA | Standard | 27,091 | $113,364 | $770,100 |
90805 | Long Beach , CA | Standard | 92,402 | $73,415 | $606,000 |
Map of Compton ZIP codes
The ZIP codes of Compton, CA, shaded. Outlines are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (2020), which approximate the mail routes; PO-box and single-address codes have no area and are not drawn. Click any area to open its ZIP code.
Towns near Compton
The nearest larger towns are Carson (92,871 people, 3.9 mi), Downey (110,939 people, 6.3 mi) and Inglewood (104,569 people, 8.0 mi).
| Town | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Rancho Dominguez | 14,603 | 1.8 mi |
| Willowbrook | 21,681 | 1.9 mi |
| West Rancho Dominguez | 23,300 | 2.4 mi |
| Lynwood | 64,578 | 2.5 mi |
| Paramount | 52,050 | 3.5 mi |
| Carson | 92,871 | 3.9 mi |
| South Gate | 91,483 | 4.0 mi |
| Gardena | 59,422 | 4.6 mi |
| West Athens | 8,726 | 4.8 mi |
| Walnut Park | 14,958 | 5.1 mi |
| Florence-Graham | 60,690 | 5.2 mi |
| Westmont | 34,123 | 5.4 mi |
| Cudahy | 22,087 | 5.5 mi |
| Bellflower | 76,819 | 5.8 mi |
More nearby: every ZIP code in Los Angeles County · California ZIP codes
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zipcodes.pro. “Compton, CA ZIP codes.” Data release 2026-10-12. Retrieved 2026-10-20. https://zipcodes.pro/city/ca/compton
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