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ZIP 90022

Pop. 60,343·Los Angeles County·736th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,253/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
+$288
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ZIP 90022 · $2,253
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$2,070/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
$27,036/yr
At $2,253/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.9% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90022 (East Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,343
Median income
$67,967
Median age
34.6
Renters
66.6%
Age distribution
23.3%
27.1%
26%
12%
Under 1823.3%
18–3427.1%
35–5426%
55–6411.5%
65+12%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
96.8%
White11.4%
Black0.6%
Hispanic96.8%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
42.6%
25.2%
21.9%
No HS diploma42.6%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college21.9%
Bachelor's+10.4%
Housing tenure
33.4%
66.6%
Owner33.4%
Renter66.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90022 in East Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,464 → $67,967
up 18.3%
Population
65,110 → 60,343
down 7.3%
Renter share
65.2% → 66.6%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
9.9% → 10.4%
+0.5 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34.6
+1.9 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90022 in East Los Angeles, CA now reports about $67,967, up from $57,464 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 65,110 to 60,343 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90022 covers East Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,253/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($67,967/yr), ZIP 90022 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90022?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90022 (East Los Angeles, CA) is $2,253. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90022 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90022's median rent of $2,253/mo is $288 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90022 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90022 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #736 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,253/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90022?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,253/mo in ZIP 90022. The local median household income is $67,967/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90022?

Rent in ZIP 90022 has increased 18.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90022 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90022 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,253/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($67,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90022 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90022 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.6% of ZIP 90022 households are renters, while 33.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90022 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90022 compare to the rest of East Los Angeles?

ZIP 90022 is more affordable than East Los Angeles overall. At $2,253/mo, it's $66 below the East Los Angeles citywide median of $2,319/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90022 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90022 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,253/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 90022's median household income ($67,967/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90022 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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