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ZIP 90021

Pop. 2,897·Los Angeles County·313th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,094/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,129
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ZIP 90021 · $3,094
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$2,110
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$2,110/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,128/yr
At $3,094/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90021 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,897
Median income
$32,222
Median age
40.5
Renters
91.9%
Age distribution
15.5%
24.8%
35.5%
13.8%
Under 1815.5%
18–3424.8%
35–5435.5%
55–6413.8%
65+10.4%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
24.5%
18.6%
48.7%
White24.5%
Black18.6%
Hispanic48.7%
Asian4.3%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
33.7%
15.4%
27.5%
23.3%
No HS diploma33.7%
HS diploma15.4%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+23.3%
Housing tenure
91.9%
Owner8.1%
Renter91.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90021 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$25,364 → $32,222
up 27.0%
Population
2,724 → 2,897
up 6.4%
Renter share
91.7% → 91.9%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 23.3%
+6.8 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.5
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $32,222 today, compared with $25,364 five years earlier. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 2,724 residents to roughly 2,897. College-educated residents now make up 23.3% of adults here, versus 16.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90021 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,094/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo.

At 115% of local median household income ($32,222/yr), ZIP 90021 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90021?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90021 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,094. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90021 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90021's median rent of $3,094/mo is $1,129 (57%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90021 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90021 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #313 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,094/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90021?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,094/mo in ZIP 90021. The local median household income is $32,222/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90021?

Rent in ZIP 90021 has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90021 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90021 is considered expensive for renters. At $3,094/mo, rent takes approximately 115% of the local median household income ($32,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90021 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90021 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.9% of ZIP 90021 households are renters, while 8.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90021 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90021 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90021 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,094/mo, it's $321 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90021 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90021 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
115%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,094/mo, rent takes ~115% of ZIP 90021's median household income ($32,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90021 115%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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