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ZIP 90038

Pop. 27,127·Los Angeles County·608th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,520/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$555
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ZIP 90038 · $2,520
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,380
2 BR
$2,970
3 BR
$3,770
4 BR+
$4,190
Research median
$2,970/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
$30,240/yr
At $2,520/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.5% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90038 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 41.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,127
Median income
$61,454
Median age
34.5
Renters
91.8%
Age distribution
40.5%
26%
12.2%
Under 1810.3%
18–3440.5%
35–5426%
55–6412.2%
65+10.9%
Gender
54.5%
45.5%
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Race & ethnicity
36.1%
48.1%
White36.1%
Black8.2%
Hispanic48.1%
Asian8.2%
Education (25+)
22.7%
16.9%
19.3%
41.1%
No HS diploma22.7%
HS diploma16.9%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+41.1%
Housing tenure
91.8%
Owner8.2%
Renter91.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90038 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,386 → $2,520
up 5.6%
Income
$51,096 → $61,454
up 20.3%
Population
27,995 → 27,127
down 3.1%
Renter share
91.1% → 91.8%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
37% → 41.1%
+4.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 90038 in Los Angeles, CA has increased 5.6% since 2021, going from about $2,386 per month to roughly $2,520 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $51,096 in 2021 to $61,454 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 14.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,995 to 27,127 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 37% to 41.1%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90038 in Los Angeles, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90038 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,520/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,380/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,970/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($61,454/yr), ZIP 90038 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90038?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90038 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,520. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90038 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90038's median rent of $2,520/mo is $555 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90038 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90038 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #608 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,520/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90038?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,520/mo in ZIP 90038. The local median household income is $61,454/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90038?

Rent in ZIP 90038 has decreased 11.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90038 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90038 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,520/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($61,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90038 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90038 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 91.8% of ZIP 90038 households are renters, while 8.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90038 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90038 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90038 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,520/mo, it's $253 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90038 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90038 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,520/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 90038's median household income ($61,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90038 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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