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Orange County
Surfside, CA
90743
90743 ZIP Code — Surfside, CA
Orange County, California
ZIP code 90743 is located in
Surfside ,
California ,
within Orange County .
It covers approximately 0.13 square miles and serves a population of
434 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 714/562 .
About ZIP code 90743
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $2,000,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $162,391. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 90743 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
434
Population density
3,338 / sq mi
State FIPS
06
County FIPS
059
Geography
Land area
0.13 sq mi
Water area
0.47 sq mi
Latitude
33.7284
Longitude
-118.0855
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
714/562
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.2%
25.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
9.2%
26.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
61.7%
30.7%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
16.7%
13.3%
Demographics & statistics
$162,391
Median household income
$2,000,000
Median home value
$2,625
Median monthly rent
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 53 12.2% 18 and over 381 87.8% 65 and over 111 25.6% Median age 55.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 362 78.2% Asian 43 9.3% Hispanic or Latino 29 6.3% Two or more races 29 6.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
29.2%
25.9%
32.6%
$50k – $100k
9.2%
26.6%
27.7%
$100k – $200k
61.7%
30.7%
26.4%
Over $200k
0.0%
16.7%
13.3%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.9% $15k–$25k 6.9% $25k–$35k 3.2% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 2.1% $100k–$150k 3.2% $150k–$200k 36.2% $200k+ 25.5% Median income $162,391
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $2,000,000 Median rent / month $2,625 Owner occupied 68.1% Renter occupied 31.9% Vacant 47.6% Single-family detached 87.7% Large apartment buildings 3.3% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.66
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.3% 2000–2009 2.8% 1990–1999 6.1% 1980–1989 6.7% 1970–1979 21.2% 1960–1969 36.2% 1950–1959 6.7% 1940–1949 15.0% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 7.8% 2 bedrooms 30.9% 3 bedrooms 48.5% 4 bedrooms 10.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.9% 1 vehicle 5.3% 2 vehicles 54.8% 3 or more 34.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 61.2% Electricity 34.0% No fuel used 4.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 107 56.9% Cohabiting couple 17 9.0% Male householder, no spouse 30 16.0% Female householder, no spouse 34 18.1% Households with children under 18 24 12.8% Households with seniors (65+) 104 55.3% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 33.5% 14.2% Married 53.3% 57.4% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 5.2% 22.3% Divorced 8.0% 6.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
10.6%
Graduate / professional
32.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.3% Bachelor's or higher 69.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 25 23.8% High school 28 26.7% College / grad school 52 49.5%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Professional & management
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 55.0% Service 7.0% Sales & office 5.0% Natural resources & construction 21.0% Production & transportation 12.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 90.0% Government 10.0% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 52.5% Carpool 5.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 27.5% Other means 14.5% Avg commute (minutes) 21.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 37.2% Retirement income 25.0% Supplemental Security 5.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 0.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 23.9% High blood pressure 27.9% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 8.3% Heart disease 5.3% Stroke 2.3% Asthma 9.1% Arthritis 22.1% Kidney disease 2.5% Pulmonary disease 5.3% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 9.5% Binge drinking 17.7% No physical activity 14.5% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.8% Depression 16.7% Fair or poor health 10.0% Poor mental health 11.9% Poor physical health 8.5% No health insurance 6.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.0% Visited dentist 75.8% Cholesterol screening 94.2% Teeth loss 6.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 81 21.3%
Disability % Any disability 5.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 19.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 82.5% Public insurance 20.5% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 434 100.0% Spanish 22 5.1% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 22 5.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 385 88.7% Born in same state 385 88.7% Born in different state 317 73.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 49 11.3% Not a US citizen 49 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 133 30.6% French 75 17.3% Polish 56 12.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 14 3.2% German 10 2.3% Irish 10 2.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.3% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 90743
What city is ZIP code 90743 in?
ZIP code 90743 is primarily assigned to Surfside, California.
What county is ZIP code 90743 in?
ZIP code 90743 falls within Orange County, California.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 90743?
70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 90743 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 90743 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 90743 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 90743 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 90743 have a large retiree population?
37% of households in ZIP code 90743 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 90743 in?
ZIP code 90743 observes the PST timezone.
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