Seal Beach, CA · standard
ZIP Code 90740
Orange County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,729
- 1,043/sq mi High-density area
- $85,347
- Median income Above-median income area
- $484,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Seal Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,043
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 90740 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 90740 (Seal Beach, CA) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 306.6 in 2023 to 342.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 90740 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seal Beach, Orange County, California, with 23,729 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 1,043 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 90740 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,347 (16% below the average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,037. The poverty rate is 6.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $484,100 (37% below the average California ZIP), and median rent is $2,652; owner occupancy is 76.9%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 61.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Orange County, so 90740 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 90740
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Seal Beach, CA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 90740.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
139 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
115 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
98 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
78 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 90740, Seal Beach, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,729
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
1,043
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 90740?
61.6
Median Age
44.7%
Male
55.3%
Female
17.7%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$85,347
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$68,037
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 90740 ranks among California ZIPs
Seal Beach, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$85,347 41st percentile higher than 41% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,243housing units
14,243
Total Housing Units
12,642
Occupied Units
1,601
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$484,100
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$2,652
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 90740 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.9% | 235 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 247 |
| 2022 | +17.9% | 291 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 307 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 342 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 766 business establishments in ZIP 90740, employing approximately 11,439 people with a combined annual payroll of $891,194,000.
766
Businesses
11,439
Employees
$891.2M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 139 | 18.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 115 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 98 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 78 | 10.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 78 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 64 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 48 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 24 | 3.1% |
| Information | 16 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 90740 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90815
Long Beach (90815)
39,733 residents
- 92649
Huntington Beach (92649)
32,463 residents
- 90803
Long Beach (90803)
32,031 residents
- 90740
Seal Beach (90740)
23,729 residents
- 90720
Los Alamitos (90720)
21,751 residents
- 90814
Long Beach (90814)
19,131 residents
- 92845
Garden Grove (92845)
16,333 residents
- 90716 14,184
Hawaiian Gardens (90716)
14,184 residents
- 90742 831
Sunset Beach (90742)
831 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90740 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 90740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 90743
Surfside (90743)
$170,966 median income
- 92845
Garden Grove (92845)
$136,485 median income
- 90720
Los Alamitos (90720)
$135,851 median income
- 92649
Huntington Beach (92649)
$123,257 median income
- 90742
Sunset Beach (90742)
$122,250 median income
- 90815
Long Beach (90815)
$119,716 median income
- 90803
Long Beach (90803)
$114,656 median income
- 90814
Long Beach (90814)
$104,650 median income
- 90740
Seal Beach (90740)
$85,347 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 90740 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90743 | Surfside, CA | 456 | 2.3 mi |
| 90742 | Sunset Beach, CA | 831 | 2.9 mi |
| 90720 | Los Alamitos, CA | 21,751 | 2.5 mi |
| 90803 | Long Beach, CA | 32,031 | 2.8 mi |
| 92649 | Huntington Beach, CA | 32,463 | 2.6 mi |
| 90822 | Long Beach, CA | 117 | 2.9 mi |
| 92845 | Garden Grove, CA | 16,333 | 3.2 mi |
| 90716 | Hawaiian Gardens, CA | 14,184 | 4.9 mi |
| 90815 | Long Beach, CA | 39,733 | 3.5 mi |
| 90814 | Long Beach, CA | 19,131 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 90740, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,729 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 90740 in?
ZIP code 90740 (Seal Beach) is located in Orange County, California. Orange County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/orange-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 90740?
ZIP code 90740 in Seal Beach, CA has a population of 23,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 90740?
The median household income in ZIP 90740 is $85,347, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 90740?
The median home value in ZIP 90740 is $484,100, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 90740?
The largest racial group in ZIP 90740 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 90740?
ZIP code 90740 has 766 business establishments employing approximately 11,439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 90740?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 90740 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (139), Health care and social assistance (115), Accommodation and food services (98). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 90740?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 90740 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 90740?
In ZIP code 90740, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 90740?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 90740 is 29.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 90740?
In ZIP code 90740, approximately 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 90740?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 90740 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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