City

Sunset Beach, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  Orange County  ·  California

👥385Population
💰$119,115Median HH Income▲ 56% above avg
🎂58.3Median Age
🏠$1,625,000Median Home Value▲ 483% above avg
🎓68.7%College Grads▲ 77% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.5% Female 53.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.6%Hispanic: 19.2%Asian: 2.1%Race
White75.6%
Hispanic19.2%
Asian2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
5%
18–24
2%
25–44
22%
45–64
46%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.53
College Grads68.7% ▲ 77% above avg
HS Graduate17 (5.2%)
Some College23 (7%)
Associates63 (19.1%)
Graduate Degree226 (68.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 5.2%Some College: 7%Associates: 19.1%Graduate: 68.7%Edu
HS Grad5.2%
Some College7.0%
Associates19.1%
Graduate68.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 40.6%Renter: 59.4%Tenure
Owner40.6%
Renter59.4%

Home Value Distribution

Over $500k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$119,115 ▲ 56% above avg
Median Home Value$1,625,000 ▲ 483% above avg
Home/Income Ratio13.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,004/mo
Total Housing Units494
Vacant Units243

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
43%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
22%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
30%
2000+
55%
About Sunset Beach, CA

Sunset Beach is a city in California, located in Orange County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 385 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.3 years.

Economically, Sunset Beach is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $119,115 is significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Sunset Beach is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,625,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,004 per month.

The population of Sunset Beach is highly educated. 68.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.58%).

Sunset Beach, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in Sunset Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
90742 385 $119,115 $1,625,000 $3,004 0.0% 68.7% 40.6%