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ZIP 90039

Pop. 28,884·Los Angeles County·294th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,145/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$1,180
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ZIP 90039 · $3,145
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,250
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,550
4 BR+
$3,950
Research median
$2,800/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
$37,740/yr
At $3,145/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90039 (Los Angeles, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,884
Median income
$113,818
Median age
40.7
Renters
54.3%
Age distribution
12.6%
26.1%
33.8%
12%
15.4%
Under 1812.6%
18–3426.1%
35–5433.8%
55–6412%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
47.2%
31.4%
18.3%
White47.2%
Black1.6%
Hispanic31.4%
Asian18.3%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
20.3%
58%
No HS diploma10%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college20.3%
Bachelor's+58%
Housing tenure
45.7%
54.3%
Owner45.7%
Renter54.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90039 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,429 → $3,145
up 29.5%
Income
$99,226 → $113,818
up 14.7%
Population
28,839 → 28,884
up 0.2%
Renter share
55.8% → 54.3%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
54.5% → 58%
+3.5 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90039 in Los Angeles, CA has increased from $2,429 to $3,145, a 29.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $99,226 in 2021 to $113,818 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 54.3% of households, compared with 55.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 58% of adults here, versus 54.5% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90039 in Los Angeles, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90039 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,145/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($113,818/yr), ZIP 90039 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90039?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90039 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,145. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90039 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90039's median rent of $3,145/mo is $1,180 (60%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90039 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90039 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #294 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,145/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90039?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $126,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,145/mo in ZIP 90039. The local median household income is $113,818/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90039?

Rent in ZIP 90039 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90039 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90039 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,145/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($113,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90039 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90039 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.3% of ZIP 90039 households are renters, while 45.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90039 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90039 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90039 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,145/mo, it's $372 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90039 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90039 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,145/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 90039's median household income ($113,818/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90039 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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