City

Los Alamitos, CA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥24,021Population
💰$134,232Median HH Income▲ 76% above avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$1,166,200Median Home Value▲ 318% above avg
🎓61.5%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.4%Hispanic: 24.5%Black: 3.6%Asian: 14%Other: 4.7%Race
White52.4%
Hispanic24.5%
Black3.6%
Asian14.0%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.83
Below Poverty6.8% ▼ 32% below avg
College Grads61.5% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma197 (1.3%)
HS Graduate2,426 (15.4%)
Some College1,239 (7.9%)
Associates2,195 (13.9%)
Bachelors1,464 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree8,218 (52.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 15.4%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 52.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad15.4%
Some College7.9%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate52.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.9%Renter: 35.1%Tenure
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
94%

Financials

Median HH Income$134,232 ▲ 76% above avg
Median Home Value$1,166,200 ▲ 318% above avg
Home/Income Ratio8.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,370/mo
Total Housing Units8,675
Vacant Units292

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
35%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
38%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
53%
About Los Alamitos, CA

Los Alamitos is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 24,021 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Los Alamitos is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $134,232 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Los Alamitos is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,166,200, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,370 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Los Alamitos is highly educated. 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (52.36%).

Los Alamitos, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Los Alamitos
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90720 24,021 $134,232 $1,166,200 $2,370 6.0% 61.5% 64.9%

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