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ZIP 90012

Pop. 37,336·Los Angeles County·611th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,513/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$548
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ZIP 90012 · $2,513
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,156/yr
At $2,513/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90012 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,336
Median income
$66,860
Median age
36.7
Renters
92.5%
Age distribution
37.8%
29.5%
14.6%
Under 188.4%
18–3437.8%
35–5429.5%
55–649.7%
65+14.6%
Gender
59.6%
40.4%
Male59.6%
Female40.4%
Race & ethnicity
20.1%
13.1%
27.6%
37.5%
White20.1%
Black13.1%
Hispanic27.6%
Asian37.5%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
23.9%
18.3%
19%
38.8%
No HS diploma23.9%
HS diploma18.3%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+38.8%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner7.5%
Renter92.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90012 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,134 → $2,513
up 17.8%
Income
$53,278 → $66,860
up 25.5%
Population
39,709 → 37,336
down 6.0%
Renter share
93.9% → 92.5%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 38.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.7
+1.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 90012 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $2,134 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,513, reflecting a 17.8% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,278 in 2021 to $66,860 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has contracted by 6.0% since 2021, moving from about 39,709 residents to roughly 37,336. College-educated residents now make up 38.8% of adults here, versus 35.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90012 in Los Angeles, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90012 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,513/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($66,860/yr), ZIP 90012 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90012 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,513. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90012's median rent of $2,513/mo is $548 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90012 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90012 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #611 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,513/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,513/mo in ZIP 90012. The local median household income is $66,860/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90012?

Rent in ZIP 90012 has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90012 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,513/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($66,860/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90012 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 92.5% of ZIP 90012 households are renters, while 7.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90012 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90012 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90012 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,513/mo, it's $260 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,513/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 90012's median household income ($66,860/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90012 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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