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U.S. ZIP Code · CA90720

Orange County · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Typical home value

$1,572,334[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+453.5%
vs metro
+62.8%
vs state
+124.4%
ZIP 90720 location in CA
Location of ZIP 90720 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 90720 is worth $1,572,334 — 62.8% above the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,446 a month — a 2.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$3,446[2]
Gross yield
2.6%[2]
Cap rate
1.6%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$10,318[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Orange County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
No Rating
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very High
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
23,805[3]
Median household income
$135,851[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Orange County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-12,084[5]
Moved in
57,781
Moved out
69,865

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
2
High
1
  • Los Alamitos High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Los Alamitos Unified

    3,005 students

  • Sharon Christa McAuliffe Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Los Alamitos Unified

    1,064 students

  • Oak Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Los Alamitos Unified

    1,022 students

  • Los Alamitos Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Los Alamitos Unified

    646 students

  • Francis Hopkinson Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Los Alamitos Unified

    636 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.6%
Annual rent$41,354

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$7,951
Loan principal$1,257,867
Down payment$314,467
Total interest paid$1,604,340

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.94
Monthly cost to own$10,126
Monthly rent$3,446

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
17th percentile[2]
Property tax
46th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 90720?
The typical home in 90720 is worth $1,572,334, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 90720?
Home values in 90720 are up 1.3% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 90720?
A typical home in 90720 rents for about $3,446 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 90720?
The effective property tax rate in 90720 is 0.7% — roughly $10,318 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 90720?
ZIP code 90720 has a population of 23,805 and a median household income of $135,851.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Glendale, CA

    Typical home
    $1,553,309
    Gross yield
    3.1%
  • Huntington Beach, CA

    Typical home
    $1,553,154
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • North Tustin CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,600,240
    Gross yield
    2.3%
  • Los Angeles, CA

    Typical home
    $1,601,315
    Gross yield
  • Irvine, CA

    Typical home
    $1,602,995
    Gross yield
    2.5%
  • Coto de Caza CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,605,682
    Gross yield
    3.2%

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