90742 ZIP Code, Sunset Beach, CA
90742 is a ZIP code in Sunset Beach, California in Orange County. It covers 0.2 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 90743, 92649 and 90740. 405 people live here in 251 households, fewer than in most California ZIP codes. At about 2,355 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most households rent (38% own). Median household income is $122,250, above the California median of $99,122; the median age is 52.5, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sunset Beach, CA
- County: Orange County
- Land area: 0.2 sq mi
- Population: 405
- Median household income: $122,250
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 405 |
| Households | 251 |
| Median household income | $122,250 |
| Income per person | $97,334 |
| Median age | 52.5 |
| Homeowners | 37.5% |
| Median home value | not published |
| Median rent | $2,410 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.1 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 15.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 14.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 5.6% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 4.4% |
| $75–100K | 8.8% |
| $100–150K | 45.8% |
| $150–200K | 17.9% |
| $200K+ | 17.5% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 5.7% |
| 10–19 | 6.2% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 21.0% |
| 35–44 | 2.7% |
| 45–54 | 16.8% |
| 55–64 | 31.9% |
| 65–74 | 11.4% |
| 75+ | 4.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 19.3% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 32.2% |
| Vacant | 48.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 49.3% |
| Townhome | 2.5% |
| 2–4 units | 45.4% |
| 5–19 units | 2.9% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 90742
42 business establishments with 403 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Accommodation and Food Services: 11
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 7
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 6
- Construction: 4
- Retail Trade: 3
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 90743 — Seal Beach city, CA (1.1 mi)
- 92649 — Huntington Beach city, CA (1.8 mi)
- 90740 — Seal Beach city, CA (2.3 mi)
- 92647 — Huntington Beach city, CA (3.9 mi)
- 90803 — Long Beach city, CA (4 mi)
- 92648 — Huntington Beach city, CA (4.6 mi)
- 90822 — Long Beach city, CA (4.7 mi)
- 90840 — Long Beach city, CA (5.1 mi)
Areas that include 90742
- Huntington Beach, CA ZIP codes — 5 ZIP codes
- Sunset Beach, CA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Orange County ZIP codes — 89 ZIP codes
- California ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 90742, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 90742 in?
- 90742 is a Sunset Beach, CA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Huntington Beach.
- What county is 90742 in?
- 90742 is in Orange County.
- What is the population of 90742?
- About 405 people (±159), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 748.
- What is the median household income in 90742?
- $122,250 (±$13,998), compared with $99,122 for California as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 90742?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 90742 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 90742?
- The closest, measured center to center: 90743 (1.1 mi, Seal Beach), 92649 (1.8 mi, Huntington Beach), 90740 (2.3 mi, Seal Beach), 92647 (3.9 mi, Huntington Beach), 90803 (4 mi, Long Beach) and 92648 (4.6 mi, Huntington Beach).
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