| ZIP Code | 90720 |
|---|---|
| City | Los Alamitos |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 562/657/714 |
| Elevation | 23 ft |
| Latitude | 33.795012 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.062692 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.0 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 6.8% ▼ 32% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.5% ▲ 59% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.0% ▲ 23% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 197 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,426 (15.4%) |
| Some College | 1,239 (7.9%) |
| Associates | 2,195 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,464 (9.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,218 (52.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $134,232 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,166,200 ▲ 318% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,370/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,675 |
| Vacant Units | 292 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,675 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 292 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 90720 is located in Los Alamitos, California, within Orange County. With a population of 24,021, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43 years. Economically, 90720 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $134,232 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90720 represents among the most expensive housing markets in the country. The median home value of $1,166,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,370 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 30% since 2019.
The population of 90720 is majority White (52.36%). Residents are highly educated — 61.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.8%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90720 stands at 6.0%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 90720 in Los Alamitos, CA is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,021 residents, a median household income of $134,232, and a median home value of $1,166,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.