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ZIP 90026

Pop. 62,692·Los Angeles County·479th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,739/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
+$774
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ZIP 90026 · $2,739
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,580
3 BR
$3,270
4 BR+
$3,640
Research median
$2,580/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
$32,868/yr
At $2,739/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90026 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 49.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
62,692
Median income
$87,334
Median age
37.2
Renters
76.5%
Age distribution
14.6%
30.5%
32.3%
12.6%
Under 1814.6%
18–3430.5%
35–5432.3%
55–6410%
65+12.6%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
36%
45.7%
13.8%
White36%
Black3.2%
Hispanic45.7%
Asian13.8%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
17.2%
14.5%
18.9%
49.4%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college18.9%
Bachelor's+49.4%
Housing tenure
23.5%
76.5%
Owner23.5%
Renter76.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90026 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,120 → $2,739
up 29.2%
Income
$70,436 → $87,334
up 24.0%
Population
65,921 → 62,692
down 4.9%
Renter share
76% → 76.5%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
42.9% → 49.4%
+6.5 pts
Median age
35.6 → 37.2
+1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90026 in Los Angeles, CA paid around $2,120 a month. That figure now sits near $2,739, up 29.2% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $87,334 today, compared with $70,436 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90026 in Los Angeles, CA losing about 3,229 residents over the five-year window, down 4.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.9% to 49.4% across the same window. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90026 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,739/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($87,334/yr), ZIP 90026 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90026?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90026 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,739. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90026's median rent of $2,739/mo is $774 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90026 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90026 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #479 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,739/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,739/mo in ZIP 90026. The local median household income is $87,334/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90026?

Rent in ZIP 90026 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90026 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,739/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($87,334/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90026 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.5% of ZIP 90026 households are renters, while 23.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90026 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90026 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90026 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,739/mo, it's $34 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90026 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,739/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 90026's median household income ($87,334/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90026 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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