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ZIP 90036

Pop. 39,278·Los Angeles County·311th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,097/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$1,132
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90036 · $3,097
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,790
1 BR
$3,120
2 BR
$3,890
3 BR
$4,930
4 BR+
$5,490
Research median
$3,890/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
$37,164/yr
At $3,097/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90036 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 69.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,278
Median income
$109,785
Median age
36.7
Renters
86.3%
Age distribution
13.7%
32%
32.2%
Under 1813.7%
18–3432%
35–5432.2%
55–6410.2%
65+11.8%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
57%
13.1%
18.3%
White57%
Black7%
Hispanic13.1%
Asian18.3%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
20.5%
69.4%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma7.6%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+69.4%
Housing tenure
13.7%
86.3%
Owner13.7%
Renter86.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90036 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,484 → $3,097
up 24.7%
Income
$87,868 → $109,785
up 24.9%
Population
37,596 → 39,278
up 4.5%
Renter share
84.1% → 86.3%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
69.4% → 69.4%
+0.0 pts
Median age
35.2 → 36.7
+1.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 90036 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $2,484 in 2021 and currently runs about $3,097, reflecting a 24.7% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90036 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $109,785, up from $87,868 in 2021. The population has grown by 4.5% since 2021, moving from about 37,596 residents to roughly 39,278. Renters now make up 86.3% of households, compared with 84.1% five years ago. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90036 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90036 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,097/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,890/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($109,785/yr), ZIP 90036 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90036 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,097. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90036's median rent of $3,097/mo is $1,132 (58%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90036 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90036 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #311 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,097/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,097/mo in ZIP 90036. The local median household income is $109,785/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90036?

Rent in ZIP 90036 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90036 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,097/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($109,785/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90036 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 86.3% of ZIP 90036 households are renters, while 13.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90036 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90036 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90036 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,097/mo, it's $324 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,097/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 90036's median household income ($109,785/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90036 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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