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ZIP 90740

Pop. 24,254·Orange County·291st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,153/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$1,188
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ZIP 90740 · $3,153
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,730
1 BR
$2,790
2 BR
$3,290
3 BR
$4,470
4 BR+
$5,330
Research median
$3,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,836/yr
At $3,153/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90740 (Seal Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 51.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,254
Median income
$85,347
Median age
61.6
Renters
23.1%
Age distribution
13%
12.3%
16.3%
14.4%
44.1%
Under 1813%
18–3412.3%
35–5416.3%
55–6414.4%
65+44.1%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.4%
14.1%
14.2%
White68.4%
Black1.2%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian14.2%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
15.1%
28.5%
51.4%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college28.5%
Bachelor's+51.4%
Housing tenure
76.9%
23.1%
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90740 in Seal Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$75,019 → $85,347
up 13.8%
Population
24,721 → 24,254
down 1.9%
Renter share
23.4% → 23.1%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49.7% → 51.4%
+1.7 pts
Median age
59.4 → 61.6
+2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90740 in Seal Beach, CA now reports about $85,347, up from $75,019 in 2021. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 24,721 residents to roughly 24,254.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90740 covers Seal Beach, CA. The median rent here is $3,153/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,290/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($85,347/yr), ZIP 90740 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90740?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90740 (Seal Beach, CA) is $3,153. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90740 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90740's median rent of $3,153/mo is $1,188 (60%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90740 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90740 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #291 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,153/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90740?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,153/mo in ZIP 90740. The local median household income is $85,347/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90740?

Rent in ZIP 90740 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90740 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90740 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,153/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($85,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90740 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90740 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.1% of ZIP 90740 households are renters, while 76.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90740 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90740 compare to the rest of Seal Beach?

ZIP 90740 is more affordable than Seal Beach overall. At $3,153/mo, it's $36 below the Seal Beach citywide median of $3,189/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90740 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90740 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $3,153/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 90740's median household income ($85,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90740 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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