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90740

Seal Beach, CA

Total Population
24,604
Median Household Income
$75,007
Median Home Value
$476,600
Median Rent
$2,305

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$75,007
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$476,600
101.3% above state median
Rent
$2,305
100% above state median
Median Age
60.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Seal Beach, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 51.1% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 60.8 years, likely more established households.

Low poverty rate of 6.2%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$75,007
-0.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.87 people

Total Households
13,011
Family Households
38.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
26.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.9%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.6%
Total Employed Residents:4,552

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.6%
254 workers
Public Transit
1.4%
95 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,017
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.7%
8,840 employed
Labor Force
9,414
401 unemployed
Median Age
60.8 years
Per Capita Income
$65,967
Poverty Rate
6.2%