The ZIP Code 90720 is associated with the city of Los Alamitos in California in Orange County. An estimated 53.0% in this California region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $49,350. Approximately 5% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $106,332. The current population estimate is 22,261.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 90720 is $106,332, while the region's mean household income is $136,620. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,350. The per capita income in ZIP Code 90720 of $49,350 is approximately 33.54% more than the per capita income in California overall of $36,955. An estimated 5.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 47.37% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.6% of the population in 90720 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.8% of 90720 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 21.6% |
In ZIP Code 90720, 94.3% of the population graduated high school, while 53.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 21.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.0% in this Orange County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 16.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.7% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 31.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 21.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 90720, 93.2% is one race, while 6.8% are two or more races. Approximately 20.3% of 90720 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 90720 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (76.3%), followed by Asian (17.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 17.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1.3% |
| Some other race | 6.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 90720 in January 2025 comes in at $1,550,472. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $1,533,209 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $1,477,680 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 90720, an estimated 34.5% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 33.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Orange County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $1,550,472 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,550,827 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,549,783 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,545,471 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,540,553 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,533,209 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,527,539 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,521,966 |
| May 2024 | $1,513,093 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,497,087 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,481,938 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,477,680 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 33.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 34.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 90720 are older than average. The median age of 43.7 years in ZIP Code 90720 is approximately 14.7% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.8% of the population in 90720 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 90720 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 90720 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 90720 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 90720, 61.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.9 minutes. Approximately 26.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 90720 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 90720 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.1% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 9.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.2% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 9.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 90720, 80.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 8.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Orange County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 80.2% |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 8.9% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 90720 has an average daily solar radiation level of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 48.54% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 7.13% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 90720 | 15.98¢/kWh | 11.81¢/kWh | 8.16¢/kWh |
| California | 35.03¢/kWh | 22.91¢/kWh | 20.17¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 90720 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.34 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.57 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.48 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.27 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.18 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.37 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.91 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.76 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 6.15 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.82 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.01 | 1.78 | 5.46 |