Name: Zip Code 90220
Address: Compton

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 90220 offers a well-balanced mix of residential options, featuring mostly single detached homes alongside duplexes, with many properties built prior to 1960. This area benefits from generally flat terrain that supports a cycling-friendly environment and convenient access to approximately 20 bus lines, although residents also find car travel efficient with nearby highway access and ample parking. Numerous restaurants and cafés, particularly along Compton Boulevard, provide diverse dining choices, while supermarkets are located within a short distance from most residences. A variety of public and private elementary and secondary schools serve the community. Multiple green spaces and parks are distributed throughout the neighborhood, adding natural charm and relaxation opportunities.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the pedestrian-friendly nature of Zip Code 90220; running common errands is easy without needing to resort to a vehicle, and a good number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The bike is a reasonably good means of transportation in this area since bicycle riders do not encounter significant hills. Zip Code 90220 is not an especially convenient area for traveling by public transit. Nonetheless, commuters can depend on Compton, Del Amo and Artesia on the Azusa - Long Beach. There are approximately 30 bus lines crossing the postal code, and bus stops are usually around the corner. In contrast, the preferred mode of transportation in this area is often a car. It is a rather short drive to the nearest highway, such as Artesia Freeway, from any home in Zip Code 90220, and parking is generally easy.

Services

Home buyers in Zip Code 90220 will value that a grocery store is always only a very short trip away. Moreover, a restaurant is usually just around the corner, and a limited selection of cafes can be found as well. It is also a rather short pedestrian trip to a decent choice of clothing stores. As far as education is concerned, property buyers will welcome that no matter where their house is situated in Zip Code 90220, primary as well as high schools are close by. In addition to public schools, there are also private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level.

Character

Zip Code 90220 offers a good selection of green spaces to enjoy, despite its sometimes busy ambience. There are around 20 public green spaces close by for residents to relax in, including Dolphin Park and Gonzales Park, and they are very well-distributed, which makes it easy to get to them. This postal code has many parts that are very calm and quiet, although other spots can be noisy, especially around the railway line, Artesia Freeway or the airport (Compton/Woodley).

Car friendly7.2

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.4

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants7.0

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries8.6

Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk