ZIP Code 90743 -- Surfside, CA

Orange | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 2.3x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • Home prices are 9.7x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
  • 28.77% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
  • Homes here cost 5.9x the national median — if the national median home were a Toyota Camry, homes here would be a luxury SUV.

Quick Overview

Population
468
Unknown
Median Income
$170,966
Home Value
$1,662,500
Median Rent
$2,521
Median Age
52.00
Diversity Index
64.60
High
Cost of Living
440.3
very high
Unemployment
0.0%

About ZIP Code 90743

ZIP code 90743 in Surfside, California is a unknown area with a population of 468. The median household income is $170,966, which is This is 128% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $1,662,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 9.7x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 440.3 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 52.00 years. Approximately 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Orange, CA.

Population & Age

Total Population
468
Median Age
52.00
Male Population
241
51.5%
Female Population
227
48.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
64.60 High
White
55.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
6.4%
Asian
7.3%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
10.0%
Other Race
27.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$170,966
Mean Household Income
$172,706
Per Capita Income
$71,888
Below Poverty Line
5.3%

This is 128% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$1,662,500
Median Rent
$2,521
Total Housing Units
389
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
194
49.9% vacancy
Median Year Built
1968
Owner Occupied
54.9%
Renter Occupied
45.1%
Price-to-Income Ratio 9.7x

Housing is expensive relative to income

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 54.9% Renter 45.1%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 96.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 29.2%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
221
Employment Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
71.2%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
28.8%

Cost of Living Index

440.3
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 90743 is 340.3% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Orange

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
92683 Westminster 89,833 $85,585
92804 Anaheim 83,537 $76,141
92704 Santa ana 82,120 $99,777
92805 Anaheim 74,661 $91,252
90631 La habra heights 68,309 $104,251
92630 Lake forest 67,152 $125,853

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 90743

ZIP code 90743 (Surfside, CA) has a total population of 468 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 52.00 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 90743 is $170,966 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 128% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 90743 is primarily located in Surfside, California (CA). It falls within Orange County.

The median home value in ZIP code 90743 is $1,662,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $2,521.

The median age in ZIP code 90743 is 52.00 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 90743 has a cost of living index of 440.28 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 90743, 50.42% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 29.18% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 90743 is 0.00%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 28.77% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.