90720 ZIP Code
Los Alamitos, California
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 90720 |
| City/Town: | Los Alamitos |
| County: | Orange |
| State: | California |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,673 |
| Median Household Income: | $131,660 |
| Per Capita Income: | $61,583 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,446 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,127,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 33.7950, -118.0627 |
Population Information (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,673 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,443 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,230 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,012 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,654 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,057 | 8.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,557 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,219 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,347 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,754 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,202 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,877 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,861 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,333 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,143 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 657 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,127,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,366 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,446 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,208 | 97.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 238 | 2.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,306 | 64.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,902 | 35.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,174 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 346 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 374 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,439 | 15.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,239 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,256 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,212 | 32.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,308 | 20.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (90720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $131,660 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $188,202 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $164,342 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $61,583 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,019 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,215 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 724 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,529 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,492 | 75.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,668 | 14.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 994 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,771 | 62.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 867 | 3.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,277 | 13.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 132 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,931 | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,644 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,220 | 13.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,638 | 23.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4,016 | 17.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,533 | 6.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (90720 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 260 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 123 | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 216 | 2.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 309 | 3.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 715 | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 768 | 9.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 755 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,307 | 15.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,074 | 13.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,681 | 32.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (90720 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,214 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 448 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 83 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 230 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 272 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,874 | 16.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (90720 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 861 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 960 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 344 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 874 | 7.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 541 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 216 | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,199 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,480 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,019 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,018 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 399 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 292 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,154 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,109 | 76.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,939 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,298 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (90720 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,530 | 79.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,450 | 29.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,255 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 385 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 128 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 377 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (90720 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,638 | 66.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 580 | 6.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 71 | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 846 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 578 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 126 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 518 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 89 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (90720 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 146 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 289 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 274 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 497 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 537 | 6.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,045 | 12.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,192 | 26.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,265 | 38.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 165 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 36 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (90720 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 100 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 273 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,050 | 24.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,198 | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,327 | 27.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 498 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (90720 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,680 | 69.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 46 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,154 | 26.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 148 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 175 | 2.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (90720 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 199 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,819 | 22.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,612 | 44.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,578 | 31.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (90720 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 120 | 2.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 22 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 11 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 69 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 16 | 0.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 43 | 0.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,395 | 26.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,630 | 68.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (90720 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,938 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $716 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,366 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.89 | 2.38 |
Households (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,208 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,817 | 58.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,211 | 26.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,085 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,958 | 23.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,187 | 38.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,883 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (90720 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,905 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,765 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,213 | 58.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 171 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 549 | 6.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,905 | 32.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (90720 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,890 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 512 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 278 | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,029 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,340 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,731 | 25.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,781 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 929 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,452 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,979 | 8.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 149 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 808 | 40.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,022 | 51.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (90720 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,166 | 89.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,380 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 872 | 36.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,260 | 52.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 56 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 248 | 10.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (90720 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,612 | 87.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 240 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,061 | 1275.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,061 | 1275.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,061 | 1275.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 577 | 240.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 68 | 28.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 38 | 15.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 672 | 280.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 10.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (90720 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,661 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,556 | 77.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,105 | 22.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,355 | 10.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,075 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,551 | 6.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 124 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (90720 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,208 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,020 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
Los Alamitos, CA90720