90720 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 90720, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

90720 is a zip code in Orange County, California, which covers Anaheim-Santa Ana-Garden Grove, with a total population of 23,660 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 90720 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 90720.

The estimated population of people living in 90720 is 23,660, with a median age of 44.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 90720 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
23,660
+2.88%
+6.01%
2020
22,998
+3.31%
-
2019
22,261
 -0.57% -
2018
22,389
+0.32%
-
2017
22,318
 - -

Population of 90720 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 90720 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
58.6%
59.3%
 -1.18%
Black/African American
3.2%
2.5%
 +28.00%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
22.6%
20.9%
 +8.13%
Asian
10.5%
10.9%
 -3.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
5.7%
 -22.81%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 90720 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 90720 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 90720 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 90720 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44 -0.68% 40.5 0% 45 -2.17%
2020 44.3 +1.37% 40.5 0% 46 +1.55%
2019 43.7 +1.63% 40.5 +1.25% 45.3 +0.22%
2018 43 -0.46% 40 -1.72% 45.2 +0.89%
2017 43.2 - 40.7 - 44.8 -

The median age of the 90720 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 90720 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,241 +19.33% 1,224 +6.63% 1,486 1,276
10 to 19 1,766 +7.4% 1,531 -4.54% 1,876 1,460
20 to 29 1,193 +2.3% 1,022 +21.71% 1,218 1,258
30 to 39 1,073 +8.9% 1,271 -5.36% 1,169 1,199
40 to 49 1,284 +14.75% 1,753 +9.56% 1,464 1,922
50 to 59 1,700 -4.54% 1,681 +4.01% 1,620 1,724
60 to 69 1,362 +16.43% 1,434 +3.55% 1,593 1,480
70+ 1,110 +7.42% 1,673 +3.53% 1,185 1,730

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 90720 zip code is $118,531.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 90720.

  • Under 25
    $42,791.00
  • 25 to 44
    $115,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $142,458.00
  • 65 and over
    $92,479.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 90720 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 90720, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 90720 is currently $155,255.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

25.92% of households in 90720 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 90720 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.18%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.97%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.33%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12.61%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.92%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 90720 is $54,649.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 90720 by the total population of 90720.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 90720 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 90720 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.57%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.56%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 90720 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 90720 zip over the age of 16 is 18,595.

Of those people, a total of 62.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 90720 is 58.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 90720 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,033 21.40% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 1,232 83.40% 13.80%
25 to 29 years 1,244 71.90% 7.00%
30 to 34 years 1,049 87.70% 8.90%
35 to 44 years 2,752 86.80% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 3,275 81.00% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 2,022 73.80% 5.60%
60 to 64 years 1,767 70.10% 6.80%
65 to 74 years 2,360 26.90% 4.60%
75 years and over 1,861 12.00% 14.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 90720. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,428 59.50% 4.90%
Black or African American 674 45.00% 13.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 31 32.30% 0.00%
Asian 1,997 65.30% 4.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 86 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,027 92.60% 21.70%
Two or more races 1,352 77.70% 3.20%
Hispanic or Latino 3,752 79.10% 9.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,655 57.90% 4.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 90720 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 90720 is 10,890, with median earnings of $60,085.00.

Women in 90720 are earning approximately 62.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,890 $60,085.00
Male 5,694 $74,103.00
Female 5,196 $46,357.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 90720 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,551 $114,107.00
Business and Financial 936 $88,485.00
Computer and Mathematical 248 $120,568.00
Architecture and Engineering 269 $114,196.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 85 $90,938.00
Community and Social Service 165 $37,344.00
Legal 217 $128,885.00
Educational and Library 1,081 $51,642.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 278 $78,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 883 $94,538.00
Healthcare Support 325 $38,136.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 112 $90,417.00
Law Enforcement 42 $133,125.00
Food Preparation and Serving 618 $13,906.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $24,911.00
Personal Care and Service 416 $24,792.00
Sales 1,374 $39,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,037 $42,844.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 332 $56,141.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 185 $60,337.00
Production 189 $23,427.00
Transportation and Material Moving 285 $34,028.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 90720 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 90720.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 954 $131,591.00 597 $105,163.00
Business and Financial 474 $87,813.00 462 $89,118.00
Computer and Mathematical 185 $123,188.00 63 $95,221.00
Architecture and Engineering 246 $130,667.00 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 44 $61,875.00 41 $92,604.00
Community and Social Service 57 $26,027.00 108 $90,313.00
Legal 123 $128,547.00 94 $155,000.00
Educational and Library 194 $53,750.00 887 $50,785.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 129 $89,073.00 149 $27,596.00
Healthcare Practitioners 496 $124,405.00 387 $92,527.00
Healthcare Support 45 $0.00 280 $37,634.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 86 $91,500.00 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 42 $133,125.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 366 $13,495.00 252 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $62,813.00 52 $9,625.00
Personal Care and Service 96 $33,558.00 320 $22,500.00
Sales 846 $53,429.00 528 $35,379.00
Office and Administrative Support 260 $55,000.00 777 $42,594.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 332 $56,141.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 175 $60,817.00 10 $0.00
Production 151 $24,960.00 38 $5,385.00
Transportation and Material Moving 206 $35,625.00 79 $21,339.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,247 households in 90720, with an average household size of 2.85 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,243 families living in the 90720 zip code with an average family size of 3.29 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 90720:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,655 447 1,141 2,004
Average Household Size 3.36 3.44 3.3 1.28
Total Families 4,655 447 1,141 0
Average Household Size 3.35 3.22 3.08 0

Poverty

Of the 6,243 families living in 90720, 5.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 90720:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,424 housing units in 90720.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,247 97.90%
Vacant 177 2.10%

33.86% of the total 8,424 housing units in 90720 are rental units. This is approximately 2,852 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,338 are occupied by the owner - or 63.37% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 90720 is $2,194.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 90720 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    57
  • Less than $500
    84
  • $500 to $999
    44
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    134
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    821
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    885
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    455
  • $3,000 or more
    429

Property Value

The median value of a property in 90720 is $1,004,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 90720 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    40
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    35
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    20
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    129
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2,291
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2,697

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 90720. The chart below shows the number of properties in 90720 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    53
  • 1940 to 1949
    132
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,313
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,309
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,016
  • 1980 to 1989
    604
  • 1990 to 1999
    435
  • 2000 to 2009
    246
  • 2010 to 2013
    274
  • 2014 or later
    42

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 90720 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    252
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,779
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,510
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,706

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 90720 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 90720 that commute to work in a particular way.

30 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 90720.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    278
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    727
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    775
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,144
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,373
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    761
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,431
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    238
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    465
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,084
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    826
  • 90 or more minutes
    247

Summary

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