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ZIP 90042

Pop. 56,835·Los Angeles County·522nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,686/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$721
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ZIP 90042 · $2,686
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$2,080
2 BR
$2,590
3 BR
$3,280
4 BR+
$3,660
Research median
$2,590/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,232/yr
At $2,686/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.4% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90042 (Los Angeles, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,835
Median income
$95,282
Median age
38.6
Renters
52.6%
Age distribution
16.7%
25.6%
31.5%
15.2%
Under 1816.7%
18–3425.6%
35–5431.5%
55–6411%
65+15.2%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
32.3%
55.4%
12.5%
White32.3%
Black2.3%
Hispanic55.4%
Asian12.5%
Education (25+)
18.5%
16.8%
21.8%
42.8%
No HS diploma18.5%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college21.8%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
47.4%
52.6%
Owner47.4%
Renter52.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90042 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,123 → $2,686
up 26.5%
Income
$81,853 → $95,282
up 16.4%
Population
59,658 → 56,835
down 4.7%
Renter share
54.7% → 52.6%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.3% → 42.8%
+4.5 pts
Median age
37.3 → 38.6
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90042 in Los Angeles, CA has increased from $2,123 to $2,686, a 26.5% change over five years. Median household income rose from $81,853 to $95,282 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 59,658 residents to roughly 56,835. Renters now make up 52.6% of households, compared with 54.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.8% of adults here, versus 38.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90042 in Los Angeles, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90042 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,686/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,590/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($95,282/yr), ZIP 90042 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90042 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,686. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90042's median rent of $2,686/mo is $721 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90042 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90042 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #522 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,686/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,686/mo in ZIP 90042. The local median household income is $95,282/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90042?

Rent in ZIP 90042 has decreased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90042 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,686/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($95,282/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90042 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.6% of ZIP 90042 households are renters, while 47.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90042 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90042 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90042 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,686/mo, it's $87 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,686/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 90042's median household income ($95,282/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90042 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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