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ZIP 90001

Pop. 56,189·Los Angeles County·440th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,820/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
+$855
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 90001 · $2,820
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$2,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$33,840/yr
At $2,820/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90001 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,189
Median income
$60,767
Median age
32.5
Renters
66.4%
Age distribution
27.7%
25.7%
27.4%
Under 1827.7%
18–3425.7%
35–5427.4%
55–6410.4%
65+8.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
91.9%
White9.5%
Black6.2%
Hispanic91.9%
Education (25+)
51.6%
23.6%
17.8%
No HS diploma51.6%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+7%
Housing tenure
33.6%
66.4%
Owner33.6%
Renter66.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90001 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,806 → $60,767
up 15.1%
Population
58,245 → 56,189
down 3.5%
Renter share
64.4% → 66.4%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
6.6% → 7%
+0.4 pts
Median age
30.7 → 32.5
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $52,806 to $60,767 across the same window, up 15.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 58,245 to 56,189 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 66.4% of households rent today, against 64.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90001 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,820/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 56% of local median household income ($60,767/yr), ZIP 90001 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90001 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,820. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90001's median rent of $2,820/mo is $855 (44%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90001 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90001 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #440 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,820/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,820/mo in ZIP 90001. The local median household income is $60,767/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90001?

Rent in ZIP 90001 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90001 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,820/mo, rent takes approximately 56% of the local median household income ($60,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90001 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.4% of ZIP 90001 households are renters, while 33.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90001 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90001 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90001 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $2,820/mo, it's $47 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
56%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,820/mo, rent takes ~56% of ZIP 90001's median household income ($60,767/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90001 56%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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