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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
$85,347
Median income
$484,100
Median home value
51.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 California average), while per-capita income is $68,037. Local economic indicators show a 6.7% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $484,100 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $2,652 per month, and 76.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Orange County, so you can benchmark 90740 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 90740?

61.6

Median Age

44.7%

Male

55.3%

Female

17.7%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 14.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%

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

$68,037

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 90740 ranks nationally

Seal Beach, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$85,347 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,243

Total Housing Units

12,642

Occupied Units

1,601

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.9%
Renter 23.1%

$484,100

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 90740 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 90740 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.