ZIP code 90742
Where is ZIP code 90742?
Sunset Beach, California
Orange County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 90742 belongs to Sunset Beach, California in Orange County. 90742 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sunset Beach post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 562, 657 and 714. About 405 people live in the 90742 area, where the median household income is $122,250. The closest ZIP codes are 92649 (Huntington Beach, 1.1 mi east), 90743 (Surfside, 1.1 mi northwest) and 90740 (Seal Beach, 3.1 mi north).
| ZIP code | 90742 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sunset Beach |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Orange County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 562, 657, 714 |
| Coordinates | 33.7164, -118.069 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 907 |
Population and income in 90742
| Population | 405 · lower than 88% of California ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,355 · higher than 60% of California ZIP codes |
| Median age | 52.5 years · higher than 86% of California ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $122,250 · higher than 74% of California ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $97,334 |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 72% of adults 25+ |
| Median rent | $2,410 a month |
| Housing units | 487 |
| Households | 251 (1.61 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 38% / 63% |
| Land area | 0.17 sq mi (plus 0.37 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 90742. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 90742
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92649 | Huntington Beach, CA | 1.1 mi E | Standard |
| 90743 | Surfside, CA | 1.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 90740 | Seal Beach, CA | 3.1 mi N | Standard |
| 92605 | Huntington Beach, CA | 3.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 92647 | Huntington Beach, CA | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 92648 | Huntington Beach, CA | 4.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 92684 | Westminster, CA | 4.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 90803 | Long Beach, CA | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 92685 | Westminster, CA | 4.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 92845 | Garden Grove, CA | 4.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 92683 | Westminster, CA | 5 mi NE | Standard |
| 92655 | Midway City, CA | 5.3 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 90742 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 90742
PO BOX 123
SUNSET BEACH CA 90742
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (90742-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 90742?
- 90742 is a Sunset Beach, California ZIP code.
- What county is 90742 in?
- ZIP code 90742 is in Orange County, California.
- What time zone is ZIP code 90742 in?
- 90742 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 90742?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 90742 use area codes 562, 657 and 714.
- What is the population of ZIP code 90742?
- About 405 people live in ZIP code 90742, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 90742?
- The median household income in 90742 is $122,250 a year, higher than 74% of California ZIP codes.
- Can I use 90742 for a street address?
- No. 90742 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sunset Beach use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 90742?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 90742 are 92649 (Huntington Beach, 1.1 miles), 90743 (Surfside, 1.1 miles), 90740 (Seal Beach, 3.1 miles) and 92605 (Huntington Beach, 3.5 miles).