Seal Beach
City in Orange County, California
Seal Beach is a city in Orange County, California, with 25,242 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rossmoor, 2.4 miles N.
- 25,242residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 11.3 sq miland area · 29.3 km²
- 2,233 / sq mipopulation density
- 90740main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Seal Beach
Seal Beach is a coastal city in Orange County, California, United States. It was originally known as Bay City before it was incorporated into Orange County under its current name on October 24, 1915. As of the 2020 census, the population was 25,242, up from 24,168 at the 2010 census.
Seal Beach is located in the westernmost corner of Orange County. To the northwest, just across the border with Los Angeles County, lies the city of Long Beach and the adjacent San Pedro Bay. To the southeast are Huntington Harbour, a neighborhood of Huntington Beach, and Sunset Beach, also part of Huntington Beach. To the east lie the city of Westminster and the neighborhood of West Garden Grove, part of the city of Garden Grove. To the north lie the unincorporated community of Rossmoor and the city of Los Alamitos. A majority of the city's acreage is devoted to the Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach military base.
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- Median household income
- $85,964
- Median home value
- $486,800
- Median rent
- $2,649/mo
- Median age
- 61.5
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Seal Beach had 25,242 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,242 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,233 per sq mi (862 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Seal Beach at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Orange County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,242 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.30 sq mi (29.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.54 sq mi (1.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.7544° N, 118.0713° W |
| ZIP codes | 90740, 90742, 90743, 92649 |
| Official website | sealbeachca.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0670686 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Seal Beach
- Rossmoor2.4 mi N
- Los Alamitos3.0 mi N
- Westminster4.4 mi E
- Cypress4.8 mi NE
- Midway City5.0 mi E
- Hawaiian Gardens5.3 mi N
- Stanton5.5 mi NE
- Huntington Beach5.5 mi SE
- Long Beach5.9 mi W
- Garden Grove6.6 mi E
- Signal Hill6.6 mi NW
- La Palma6.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Seal Beach
What county is Seal Beach in?
Seal Beach is in Orange County, California.
What is the population of Seal Beach, CA?
25,242 people lived in Seal Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Seal Beach, CA?
The main ZIP code is 90740. Other ZIP codes: 90742, 90743, 92649.
What is the elevation of Seal Beach?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Seal Beach?
Rossmoor (2.4 mi), Los Alamitos (3.0 mi), Westminster (4.4 mi), Cypress (4.8 mi), Midway City (5.0 mi).
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