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ZIP 90008

Pop. 33,252·Los Angeles County·742nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,202/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$240
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ZIP 90008 · $2,202
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,790
2 BR
$2,230
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,150
Research median
$2,230/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
$26,424/yr
At $2,202/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.5% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90008 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,252
Median income
$61,846
Median age
41.8
Renters
69.4%
Age distribution
19.6%
20.9%
28.3%
13.3%
17.8%
Under 1819.6%
18–3420.9%
35–5428.3%
55–6413.3%
65+17.8%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
62.2%
25.6%
White9%
Black62.2%
Hispanic25.6%
Asian3.2%
Education (25+)
12.1%
22.2%
32.7%
32.9%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+32.9%
Housing tenure
30.6%
69.4%
Owner30.6%
Renter69.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90008 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,680 → $2,202
up 31.1%
Income
$49,379 → $61,846
up 25.2%
Population
31,046 → 33,252
up 7.1%
Renter share
66.7% → 69.4%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
32.9% → 32.9%
+0.0 pts
Median age
42.4 → 41.8
-0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 90008 in Los Angeles, CA has increased by $522 per month, settling near $2,202 after starting the period at $1,680. Median household income grew from $49,379 to $61,846 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.2% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 31,046 to 33,252 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% change. About 69.4% of households rent today, against 66.7% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90008 in Los Angeles, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 90008 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,202/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,230/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($61,846/yr), ZIP 90008 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90008?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90008 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,202. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90008 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90008's median rent of $2,202/mo is $240 (12%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 90008 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90008 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #742 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,202/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,202/mo in ZIP 90008. The local median household income is $61,846/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90008?

Rent in ZIP 90008 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90008 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90008 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,202/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($61,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90008 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90008 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.4% of ZIP 90008 households are renters, while 30.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90008 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90008 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90008 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,202/mo, it's $571 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90008 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90008 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,202/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 90008's median household income ($61,846/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90008 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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