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ZIP 90029

Pop. 33,303·Los Angeles County·727th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,254/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$292
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ZIP 90029 · $2,254
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,560/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$27,048/yr
At $2,254/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90029 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 34.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,303
Median income
$60,440
Median age
38
Renters
89.7%
Age distribution
13.7%
30.4%
27.1%
17.9%
Under 1813.7%
18–3430.4%
35–5427.1%
55–6410.8%
65+17.9%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
29.3%
49.9%
15.8%
White29.3%
Black4.4%
Hispanic49.9%
Asian15.8%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
24.6%
16.5%
24.3%
34.7%
No HS diploma24.6%
HS diploma16.5%
Some college24.3%
Bachelor's+34.7%
Housing tenure
89.7%
Owner10.3%
Renter89.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90029 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,771 → $2,254
up 27.3%
Income
$50,822 → $60,440
up 18.9%
Population
35,037 → 33,303
down 4.9%
Renter share
88.7% → 89.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
33.4% → 34.7%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36.4 → 38
+1.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 90029 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed 27.3% since 2021, going from about $1,771 per month to roughly $2,254 today. Census figures show median household income at $60,440 today, compared with $50,822 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,037 to 33,303 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.9% change. 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 90029 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,254/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($60,440/yr), ZIP 90029 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90029?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90029 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,254. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90029 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90029's median rent of $2,254/mo is $292 (15%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 90029 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90029 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #727 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,254/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90029?

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 $2,254/mo in ZIP 90029. The local median household income is $60,440/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90029?

Rent in ZIP 90029 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90029 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90029 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,254/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($60,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90029 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90029 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 89.7% of ZIP 90029 households are renters, while 10.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90029 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90029 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90029 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,254/mo, it's $519 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90029 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90029 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,254/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 90029's median household income ($60,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90029 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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