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Rossmoor, CA
Census-designated place in Orange County, California. ZIP codes: 90720.
Population
11,532
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
7,395
ZIP codes
1
Rossmoor and its ZIP codes
Rossmoor at a glance
- Rossmoor is about 29 times as dense as California as a whole.
- The median household income is $211,597, about 2.1 times the California median of $99,122.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,406,900 (91% above California) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Rossmoor, CA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rossmoor, CA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$211,597
Poverty rate
4.2%
Median home value
$1,406,900
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
62.3%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,499), Irish Americans (1,172), Mexican Americans (953).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Orange County. PPP loans are for Rossmoor.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$84,864
1,663,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$94,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.2B
FY 2026, $7,922 per person
How people get to work
Rossmoor, CA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home26.7%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rossmoor, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
905
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
7,994
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 47°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rossmoor, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.2%
U.S. 33.3% -11.1 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
7.1%
U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Rossmoor
1 in or overlapping Rossmoor. Population shown
Cities near Rossmoor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los AlamitosCity | 1.8 mi | 4 |
| Seal BeachCity | 2.4 mi | 11.3 |
| Long BeachCity | 2.6 mi | 50.7 |
| Hawaiian GardensCity | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| CypressCity | 3 mi | 6.6 |
| LakewoodCity | 3.8 mi | 9.4 |
| La PalmaCity | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| StantonCity | 4.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Signal HillCity | 5.3 mi | 2.2 |
| WestminsterCity | 5.3 mi | 10 |
| ArtesiaCity | 5.4 mi | 1.6 |
| CerritosCity | 5.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Buena ParkCity | 5.9 mi | 10.5 |
| Midway CityCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BellflowerCity | 7.3 mi | 6.1 |
| Garden GroveCity | 7.8 mi | 18 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rossmoor, CA in?
- Rossmoor is in Orange County, California.
- What ZIP codes are in Rossmoor, CA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rossmoor include 90720.
- What is the population of Rossmoor, CA?
- About 11,532 people live in Rossmoor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rossmoor?
- Nearby places include Los Alamitos (1.8 mi), Seal Beach (2.4 mi), Long Beach (2.6 mi), Hawaiian Gardens (2.8 mi), Cypress (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023