Huntington Beach
City in Orange County, California
Huntington Beach is a city in Orange County, California, with 198,711 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fountain Valley, 3.2 miles E.
- 198,711residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 27.2 sq miland area · 70.5 km²
- 7,297 / sq mipopulation density
- 92648main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach is a city in Orange County, California, United States. The city was originally called Pacific City, but it was changed in 1903 to be named after American businessman Henry E. Huntington. The population was 198,711 as of the 2020 United States census, making it the fourth most populous city in Orange County, the most populous beach city in Orange County, and the seventh most populous city in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located 35 miles (56 km) southeast of Downtown Los Angeles, it is bordered by Bolsa Chica Basin State Marine Conservation Area on the west, the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, by Seal Beach on the northwest, by Westminster on the north, by Fountain Valley on the northeast, by Costa Mesa on the east, and by Newport Beach on the southeast.
Huntington Beach has a long 9.5-mile (15.3 km) stretch of sandy beach, mild climate, conditions considered ideal for surfing, and a strong beach culture. Swells generated predominantly from the North Pacific in winter and from a combination of Southern Hemisphere storms and cyclones in the summer focus on Huntington Beach, creating consistent surf all year long, hence the nickname "Surf City".
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- Median household income
- $120,919
- Median home value
- $1,100,000
- Median rent
- $2,510/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Huntington Beach had 198,711 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 198,711 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,297 per sq mi (2,818 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Huntington Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 198,711 (2020) |
| Land area | 27.23 sq mi (70.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.48 sq mi (1.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.6980° N, 118.0038° W |
| ZIP codes | 92648, 92646, 92647, 92649, 92655, 92683, 92708 |
| Official website | huntingtonbeachca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0636000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Huntington Beach
- Fountain Valley3.2 mi E
- Midway City3.4 mi N
- Westminster3.8 mi N
- Seal Beach5.5 mi NW
- Costa Mesa5.7 mi E
- Garden Grove6.1 mi NE
- Stanton7.1 mi N
- Santa Ana7.5 mi E
- Los Alamitos7.6 mi NW
- Rossmoor7.7 mi NW
- Cypress8.6 mi N
- Newport Beach9.4 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Huntington Beach
What county is Huntington Beach in?
Huntington Beach is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Huntington Beach, CA?
198,711 people lived in Huntington Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Huntington Beach, CA?
The main ZIP code is 92648. Other ZIP codes: 92646, 92647, 92649, 92655, 92683, 92708.
What is the elevation of Huntington Beach?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Huntington Beach?
Fountain Valley (3.2 mi), Midway City (3.4 mi), Westminster (3.8 mi), Seal Beach (5.5 mi), Costa Mesa (5.7 mi).
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