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ZIP 90003

Pop. 70,065·Los Angeles County·655th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,426/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
+$461
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90003 · $2,426
More expensive than 77% 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
$29,112/yr
At $2,426/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.6% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90003 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
70,065
Median income
$56,030
Median age
30.9
Renters
72.8%
Age distribution
30.4%
26.2%
25.9%
Under 1830.4%
18–3426.2%
35–5425.9%
55–6410%
65+7.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
16.4%
81%
White6%
Black16.4%
Hispanic81%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
46.9%
26.1%
19.8%
No HS diploma46.9%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+7.2%
Housing tenure
27.2%
72.8%
Owner27.2%
Renter72.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90003 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$47,733 → $56,030
up 17.4%
Population
75,190 → 70,065
down 6.8%
Renter share
72.7% → 72.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
7.3% → 7.2%
-0.1 pts
Median age
29 → 30.9
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $47,733 to $56,030 across the same window, up 17.4% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 6.8% since 2021, moving from about 75,190 residents to roughly 70,065.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90003 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,426/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 52% of local median household income ($56,030/yr), ZIP 90003 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90003?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90003 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,426. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90003 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90003's median rent of $2,426/mo is $461 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90003 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90003 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #655 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,426/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90003?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,426/mo in ZIP 90003. The local median household income is $56,030/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90003?

Rent in ZIP 90003 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90003 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90003 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,426/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($56,030/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90003 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90003 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.8% of ZIP 90003 households are renters, while 27.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90003 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90003 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90003 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,426/mo, it's $347 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90003 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90003 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,426/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 90003's median household income ($56,030/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90003 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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