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ZIP 90005

Pop. 39,142·Los Angeles County·666th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,358/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$428
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ZIP 90005 · $2,358
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,250
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,550
4 BR+
$3,950
Research median
$2,800/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
$28,296/yr
At $2,358/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90005 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 40.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,142
Median income
$49,419
Median age
35.2
Renters
91.1%
Age distribution
15.6%
34.1%
27.7%
12.6%
Under 1815.6%
18–3434.1%
35–5427.7%
55–6410.1%
65+12.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
14.5%
45.5%
34.7%
White14.5%
Black6.1%
Hispanic45.5%
Asian34.7%
Education (25+)
23.6%
20.5%
15.6%
40.4%
No HS diploma23.6%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college15.6%
Bachelor's+40.4%
Housing tenure
91.1%
Owner8.9%
Renter91.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90005 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,087 → $2,358
up 13.0%
Income
$44,913 → $49,419
up 10.0%
Population
36,910 → 39,142
up 6.0%
Renter share
92% → 91.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
35.6% → 40.4%
+4.8 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 90005 in Los Angeles, CA has shifted from $2,087 to $2,358, up 13.0% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $44,913 to $49,419 across the same window, up 10.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90005 in Los Angeles, CA adding about 2,232 residents over the five-year window, up 6.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 35.6% to 40.4% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90005 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 90005 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,358/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 57% of local median household income ($49,419/yr), ZIP 90005 ranks as expensive 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 90005?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90005 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,358. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90005's median rent of $2,358/mo is $428 (22%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 90005 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90005 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #666 out of 888 ZIPs at $2,358/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,358/mo in ZIP 90005. The local median household income is $49,419/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90005?

Rent in ZIP 90005 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90005 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,358/mo, rent takes approximately 57% of the local median household income ($49,419/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90005 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.1% of ZIP 90005 households are renters, while 8.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90005 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90005 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90005 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,358/mo, it's $397 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,755/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90005 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
57%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,358/mo, rent takes ~57% of ZIP 90005's median household income ($49,419/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90005 57%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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