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ZIP 90017

Pop. 30,172·Los Angeles County·538th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,653/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$688
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ZIP 90017 · $2,653
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,510
2 BR
$3,130
3 BR
$3,970
4 BR+
$4,420
Research median
$3,130/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
$31,836/yr
At $2,653/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.1% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90017 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,172
Median income
$52,717
Median age
33.3
Renters
94.3%
Age distribution
18.7%
35.6%
28.6%
Under 1818.7%
18–3435.6%
35–5428.6%
55–647.2%
65+9.9%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
13.8%
14.4%
55.8%
18.8%
White13.8%
Black14.4%
Hispanic55.8%
Asian18.8%
Education (25+)
27.1%
17.7%
20.2%
34.9%
No HS diploma27.1%
HS diploma17.7%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+34.9%
Housing tenure
94.3%
Owner5.7%
Renter94.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90017 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,397 → $2,653
up 10.7%
Income
$44,607 → $52,717
up 18.2%
Population
28,433 → 30,172
up 6.1%
Renter share
95.1% → 94.3%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
34% → 34.9%
+0.9 pts
Median age
32.6 → 33.3
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 90017 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed by $256 per month, settling near $2,653 after starting the period at $2,397. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90017 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $52,717, up from $44,607 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 7.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 28,433 to 30,172 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90017 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90017 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,653/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo.

At 60% of local median household income ($52,717/yr), ZIP 90017 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90017?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90017 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,653. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90017 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90017's median rent of $2,653/mo is $688 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90017 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90017 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #538 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,653/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90017?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,653/mo in ZIP 90017. The local median household income is $52,717/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90017?

Rent in ZIP 90017 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90017 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90017 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,653/mo, rent takes approximately 60% of the local median household income ($52,717/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90017 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90017 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 94.3% of ZIP 90017 households are renters, while 5.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90017 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90017 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90017 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,653/mo, it's $120 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90017 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90017 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
60%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,653/mo, rent takes ~60% of ZIP 90017's median household income ($52,717/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90017 60%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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