| ZIP Code | 90740 |
|---|---|
| City | Seal Beach |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Area Code | 562/714 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 33.754334 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.073267 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06059 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.4 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.89 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 61.4% ▲ 58% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 143 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,051 (15.9%) |
| Some College | 1,434 (7.5%) |
| Associates | 2,769 (14.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,946 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,794 (51.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,427 ▲ 8% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $488,400 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,421/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,208 |
| Vacant Units | 1,456 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,208 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,456 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.89 |
ZIP code 90740 is located in Seal Beach, California, within Orange County. With a population of 24,382, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.4 years. Economically, 90740 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $82,427 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90740 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $488,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,421 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 90740 is majority White (68.48%). Residents are highly educated — 61.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90740 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 90740 in Seal Beach, CA is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 24,382 residents, a median household income of $82,427, and a median home value of $488,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.