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ZIP 90016

Pop. 46,457·Los Angeles County·278th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,222/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.2%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
+$1,260
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90016 · $3,222
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,430/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
$38,664/yr
At $3,222/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.2% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90016 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,457
Median income
$73,516
Median age
36.3
Renters
65.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
27.9%
26.3%
12.8%
13.2%
Under 1819.9%
18–3427.9%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.8%
65+13.2%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
18.5%
26.9%
50.1%
White18.5%
Black26.9%
Hispanic50.1%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
20.7%
19.9%
26.2%
33.1%
No HS diploma20.7%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+33.1%
Housing tenure
34.9%
65.1%
Owner34.9%
Renter65.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90016 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,671 → $3,222
up 20.6%
Income
$53,659 → $73,516
up 37.0%
Population
45,884 → 46,457
up 1.2%
Renter share
64.2% → 65.1%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.3% → 33.1%
+5.8 pts
Median age
35 → 36.3
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 90016 in Los Angeles, CA has shifted from $2,671 to $3,222, up 20.6% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90016 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $73,516, up from $53,659 in 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 90016 in Los Angeles, CA adding about 573 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.3% to 33.1% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90016 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 90016 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,222/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($73,516/yr), ZIP 90016 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90016?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90016 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,222. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90016 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90016's median rent of $3,222/mo is $1,260 (64%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 90016 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90016 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #278 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $3,222/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $129,000/year (~$62/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,222/mo in ZIP 90016. The local median household income is $73,516/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90016?

Rent in ZIP 90016 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of August 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 90016 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90016 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,222/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($73,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90016 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90016 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.1% of ZIP 90016 households are renters, while 34.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90016 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90016 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90016 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,222/mo, it's $449 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90016 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90016 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,222/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 90016's median household income ($73,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90016 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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