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ZIP 90027

Pop. 46,558·Los Angeles County·592nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,557/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$592
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ZIP 90027 · $2,557
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$3,080
3 BR
$3,900
4 BR+
$4,350
Research median
$3,080/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
$30,684/yr
At $2,557/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90027 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,558
Median income
$94,521
Median age
38.2
Renters
80%
Age distribution
30.9%
31.1%
15.9%
Under 1811.6%
18–3430.9%
35–5431.1%
55–6410.5%
65+15.9%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
60.4%
21.9%
White60.4%
Black4.1%
Hispanic21.9%
Asian11.8%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
14.3%
19.2%
58.2%
No HS diploma8.4%
HS diploma14.3%
Some college19.2%
Bachelor's+58.2%
Housing tenure
20%
80%
Owner20%
Renter80%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90027 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,026 → $2,557
up 26.2%
Income
$78,356 → $94,521
up 20.6%
Population
44,678 → 46,558
up 4.2%
Renter share
79.7% → 80%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
57.1% → 58.2%
+1.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 90027 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $2,026 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,557, reflecting a 26.2% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $94,521 today, compared with $78,356 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 4.2% since 2021, moving from about 44,678 residents to roughly 46,558. 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 90027 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,557/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,080/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($94,521/yr), ZIP 90027 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90027?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90027 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,557. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90027 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90027's median rent of $2,557/mo is $592 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90027 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90027 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #592 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,557/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90027?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,557/mo in ZIP 90027. The local median household income is $94,521/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90027?

Rent in ZIP 90027 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90027 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90027 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,557/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($94,521/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90027 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90027 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80% of ZIP 90027 households are renters, while 20% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90027 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90027 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90027 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,557/mo, it's $216 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90027 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90027 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,557/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 90027's median household income ($94,521/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90027 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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