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ZIP 90002

Pop. 52,122·Los Angeles County·364th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,965/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.7%
vs US Median
+$1,003
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 90002 · $2,965
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$35,580/yr
At $2,965/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, +4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90002 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,122
Median income
$59,021
Median age
30.6
Renters
60.8%
Age distribution
29.4%
26.8%
24.4%
Under 1829.4%
18–3426.8%
35–5424.4%
55–6410.3%
65+9.1%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
15%
82.1%
White8%
Black15%
Hispanic82.1%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
44.6%
24.4%
22.8%
No HS diploma44.6%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college22.8%
Bachelor's+8.1%
Housing tenure
39.2%
60.8%
Owner39.2%
Renter60.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90002 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,159 → $59,021
up 27.9%
Population
54,384 → 52,122
down 4.2%
Renter share
60.6% → 60.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
6.4% → 8.1%
+1.7 pts
Median age
28.9 → 30.6
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $46,159 to $59,021 across the same window, up 27.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90002 in Los Angeles, CA losing about 2,262 residents over the five-year window, down 4.2% on net.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 90002 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,965/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 60% of local median household income ($59,021/yr), ZIP 90002 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 90002?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90002 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,965. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90002's median rent of $2,965/mo is $1,003 (51%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 90002 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90002 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #364 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,965/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,965/mo in ZIP 90002. The local median household income is $59,021/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90002?

Rent in ZIP 90002 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 90002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90002 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,965/mo, rent takes approximately 60% of the local median household income ($59,021/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90002 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.8% of ZIP 90002 households are renters, while 39.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90002 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90002 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90002 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $2,965/mo, it's $192 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90002 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
60%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,965/mo, rent takes ~60% of ZIP 90002's median household income ($59,021/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90002 60%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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