ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90035

Pop. 29,000·Los Angeles County·233rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,326/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$1,394
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 90035 · $3,326
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,510
1 BR
$2,810
2 BR
$3,500
3 BR
$4,440
4 BR+
$4,940
Research median
$3,500/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 90035 usually run 0.5% below trend in April and 0.9% above it in August, about $47 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90035 is 0.2% below its high of $3,333 in February 2025, at $3,326 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90035 changed +0.9% 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 90035 rose 15.1% while median household income rose 17.5% ($89,337 to $105,013). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90035 is 19.5% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($105,013) is $2,625 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,510); a 1-bedroom is $2,810.

Rank in Los Angeles

81st cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90034, 2 miles away, rents for 18% less ($2,728/mo), about $7,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90035. 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
$39,912/yr
At $3,326/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.9% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90035 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 69.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,000
Median income
$105,013
Median age
36.6
Renters
69.5%
Age distribution
19.4%
26.7%
26.7%
15.5%
Under 1819.4%
18–3426.7%
35–5426.7%
55–6411.7%
65+15.5%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
63%
13.7%
White63%
Black7.9%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian7.3%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
18.2%
69.2%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma8.3%
Some college18.2%
Bachelor's+69.2%
Housing tenure
30.5%
69.5%
Owner30.5%
Renter69.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90035 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,681 → $3,326
up 24.1%
Income
$101,570 → $105,013
up 3.4%
Population
26,411 → 29,000
up 9.8%
Renter share
66.9% → 69.5%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
65.1% → 69.2%
+4.1 pts
Median age
37.6 → 36.6
-1.0 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90035 in Los Angeles, CA paid around $2,681 a month. That figure now sits near $3,326, up 24.1% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90035 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $105,013, up from $101,570 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90035 in Los Angeles, CA adding about 2,589 residents over the five-year window, up 9.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 66.9% to 69.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 65.1% to 69.2% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90035 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90035 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,326/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,500/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($105,013/yr), ZIP 90035 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90035?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $133,000/year (about $64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,326/mo in ZIP 90035. The local median household income is $105,013/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90035?

Rent in ZIP 90035 has risen 0.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.2% below its high of $3,333 in February 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90035?

Asking rents in ZIP 90035 are usually lowest in April, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in August, about 0.9% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $47 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90035?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90035 rose 15.1% while median household income rose 17.5%, from $89,337 to $105,013. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90035 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90035 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #233 of 898 at $3,326/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90035 changed +0.9%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 90035 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

At $3,326/mo, ZIP 90035 is $554 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,772/mo. It is the 81st cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,326/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 90035's median household income ($105,013/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90035 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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