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ZIP 90020

Pop. 38,994·Los Angeles County·803rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,925/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$5
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ZIP 90020 · $1,925
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,326
1 BR
$1,481
2 BR
$1,851
3 BR
$2,349
4 BR+
$2,612
Research median
$1,851/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
$23,100/yr
At $1,925/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90020 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 46.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,994
Median income
$61,184
Median age
36.2
Renters
91%
Age distribution
16.4%
31.3%
30.4%
Under 1816.4%
18–3431.3%
35–5430.4%
55–6410.7%
65+11.3%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
15.3%
33.6%
43%
White15.3%
Black6.9%
Hispanic33.6%
Asian43%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
15.6%
15.5%
22%
46.9%
No HS diploma15.6%
HS diploma15.5%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+46.9%
Housing tenure
91%
Owner9%
Renter91%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90020 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,736 → $1,925
up 10.9%
Income
$51,013 → $61,184
up 19.9%
Population
38,124 → 38,994
up 2.3%
Renter share
90.6% → 91%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
45.6% → 46.9%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36.8 → 36.2
-0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90020 in Los Angeles, CA paid around $1,736 a month. That figure now sits near $1,925, up 10.9% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $51,013 to $61,184 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% shift. 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 90020 in Los Angeles, CA adding about 870 residents over the five-year window, up 2.3% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90020 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 90020 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $1,925/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,481/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,851/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($61,184/yr), ZIP 90020 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90020?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90020 (Los Angeles, CA) is $1,925. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90020's median rent of $1,925/mo is $5 (0%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 90020 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90020 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #803 out of 888 ZIPs at $1,925/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,925/mo in ZIP 90020. The local median household income is $61,184/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90020?

Rent in ZIP 90020 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90020 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,925/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($61,184/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90020 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91% of ZIP 90020 households are renters, while 9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90020 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90020 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90020 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $1,925/mo, it's $830 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,755/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90020 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,925/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 90020's median household income ($61,184/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90020 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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