ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90024

Part of Los Angeles, CA

Pop. 51,675·Los Angeles County·183rd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,512/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$1,580

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 90024 · $3,512

More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,760

1 BR

$3,090

2 BR

$3,850

3 BR

$4,880

4 BR+

$5,440

Research median

$3,850/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 90024 usually run 1.2% below trend in December and 0.9% above it in July, about $74 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90024 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90024 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90024 rose 17.1% while median household income rose 16.3% ($65,855 to $76,583). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90024 is 20.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 7 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,583) is $1,915 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($2,760).

Rank in Los Angeles

85th cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90034, 3 miles away, rents for 22% less ($2,728/mo), about $9,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90024. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$42,144/yr

At $3,512/mo median

Location

CityLos Angeles

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90024 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 73.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

51,675

Median income

$76,583

Median age

22.7

Renters

67.5%

Age distribution

64.1%

12.9%

Under 185.7%

18–3464.1%

35–5411%

55–646.3%

65+12.9%

Gender

42.9%

57.1%

Male42.9%

Female57.1%

Race & ethnicity

50%

14%

26.6%

White50%

Black5.4%

Hispanic14%

Asian26.6%

Other4%

Education (25+)

14%

73.6%

No HS diploma4.1%

HS diploma8.3%

Some college14%

Bachelor's+73.6%

Housing tenure

32.5%

67.5%

Owner32.5%

Renter67.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90024 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,775 → $3,512

up 26.6%

Income

$67,422 → $76,583

up 13.6%

Population

50,611 → 51,675

up 2.1%

Renter share

66.8% → 67.5%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

72.9% → 73.6%

+0.7 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90024 in Los Angeles, CA has increased from $2,775 to $3,512, a 26.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $76,583 today, compared with $67,422 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 50,611 residents to roughly 51,675. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90024 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,512/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,850/mo.

At 55% of local median household income ($76,583/yr), ZIP 90024 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90024?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $140,000/year (about $67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,512/mo in ZIP 90024. The local median household income is $76,583/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90024?

Rent in ZIP 90024 has risen 2.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90024?

Asking rents in ZIP 90024 are usually lowest in December, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $74 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90024?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90024 rose 17.1% while median household income rose 16.3%, from $65,855 to $76,583. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90024 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90024 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #183 of 898 at $3,512/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90024 changed +2.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.