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What's near homes in ZIP code 90040

About 3,970 homes (2020 Census) in this ZIP code area. Below is how those homes grade on each hazard, and the official records nearby.

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Overview

The Toxics Release Inventory records for ZIP code 90040 in Los Angeles County include 16 facilities, with three notable sites reporting on-site releases in 2024, including ENGINEERED POLYMER SOLUTIONS INC at 7,766 pounds. The area is associated with two Superfund sites, Exide Technologies - Vernon (Proposed) and Pemaco Maywood (Final), and has 20 facilities with recent violations. Regarding natural hazards, 0% of the area's estimated 3,970 homes are in a FEMA high-risk flood zone, a Cal Fire very high fire hazard severity zone, or a USFS high or very high wildfire hazard potential zone. Los Angeles County has had 74 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years, and the median USGS chance of damaging earthquake shaking in 100 years is 100%.

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How homes here grade

Share of this area's homes at each grade. Grades compare locations with other California homes (methodology).

Nearby pollution

D 17%F 83%

Flood

A 64.5%B 33.6%D 1.9%

Wildfire

A 100%

Earthquake

B 62.2%C 37.8%

Key facts

  • 16 Toxics Release Inventory facilities inside the area
  • 2 final or proposed Superfund sites in or within 1 mile of the area
  • 20 facilities with recent formal enforcement or significant violations inside the area
  • 0% of homes in a FEMA high-risk flood zone
  • 0% of homes in a CAL FIRE Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
  • 0% of homes where the USFS Wildfire Hazard Potential is High or Very High
  • Typical USGS chance of potentially damaging earthquake shaking: 100% in 100 years
  • Los Angeles County: 74 federal disaster declarations in the last 30 years

Notable facilities and sites

Largest Toxics Release Inventory reporters in the area

  • Engineered Polymer Solutions Inc (Chemicals): 7,766 lb released on site in 2024
  • Univar Solutions USA Inc. (Chemical Wholesalers): 4,652 lb released on site in 2024
  • Ineos Composites US LLC (Chemicals): 4,490 lb released on site in 2024

Superfund sites in or within 1 mile

  • Exide Technologies - Vernon (Proposed)
  • Pemaco Maywood (Final)

Nearby ZIP codes

90640 · 90201 · 90270 · 90022 · 90660 · 90240 · 90023 · 90058

Sources: EPA TRI, NPL and ECHO; FEMA NFHL and NFIP claims; USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities and Wildfire Hazard Potential; CAL FIRE FHSZ; USGS 2023 NSHM; OpenFEMA disaster declarations; 2020 Census. Details and dates. Areas are Census ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, which approximate USPS ZIP codes, and a home belongs to the area containing its hexagon's center.