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ZIP 90004

Pop. 58,484·Los Angeles County·730th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,225/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$295
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ZIP 90004 · $2,225
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,960
1 BR
$2,190
2 BR
$2,730
3 BR
$3,460
4 BR+
$3,850
Research median
$2,730/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$26,700/yr
At $2,225/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90004 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,484
Median income
$64,826
Median age
36.7
Renters
83.8%
Age distribution
17.6%
29.3%
26.8%
13.8%
12.4%
Under 1817.6%
18–3429.3%
35–5426.8%
55–6413.8%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
25.8%
44.9%
24.9%
White25.8%
Black4.7%
Hispanic44.9%
Asian24.9%
Education (25+)
20.7%
17.6%
20.8%
40.9%
No HS diploma20.7%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college20.8%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
16.2%
83.8%
Owner16.2%
Renter83.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90004 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,848 → $2,225
up 20.4%
Income
$54,947 → $64,826
up 18.0%
Population
59,621 → 58,484
down 1.9%
Renter share
83.7% → 83.8%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
37.6% → 40.9%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.7
+1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 90004 in Los Angeles, CA has increased by $377 per month, settling near $2,225 after starting the period at $1,848. Household income in the area moved from $54,947 to $64,826 across the same window, up 18.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 59,621 to 58,484 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37.6% to 40.9%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90004 in Los Angeles, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 90004 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,225/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($64,826/yr), ZIP 90004 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90004?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90004 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,225. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90004's median rent of $2,225/mo is $295 (15%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 90004 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90004 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #730 out of 888 ZIPs at $2,225/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,225/mo in ZIP 90004. The local median household income is $64,826/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90004?

Rent in ZIP 90004 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90004 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,225/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($64,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90004 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 83.8% of ZIP 90004 households are renters, while 16.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90004 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90004 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90004 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,225/mo, it's $530 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,755/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90004 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,225/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 90004's median household income ($64,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90004 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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