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ZIP 90043

Pop. 42,377·Los Angeles County·731st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.4%
Month-over-Month
-2.1%
vs US Median
+$302
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ZIP 90043 · $2,267
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,690
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$2,120/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
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.4% YoY, -2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90043 (Los Angeles, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,377
Median income
$64,792
Median age
42.5
Renters
46.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
18.9%
27.8%
13.2%
19.6%
Under 1820.4%
18–3418.9%
35–5427.8%
55–6413.2%
65+19.6%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
56.8%
28.2%
White8.4%
Black56.8%
Hispanic28.2%
Asian2.2%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
14.3%
21.2%
32.1%
32.3%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+32.3%
Housing tenure
53.9%
46.1%
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90043 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,599 → $64,792
up 6.9%
Population
44,272 → 42,377
down 4.3%
Renter share
45.5% → 46.1%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
29.7% → 32.3%
+2.6 pts
Median age
40.4 → 42.5
+2.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $60,599 to $64,792 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 44,272 to 42,377 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 29.7% to 32.3%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90043 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,267/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($64,792/yr), ZIP 90043 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90043?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90043 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,267. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90043's median rent of $2,267/mo is $302 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90043 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90043 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #731 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,267/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in ZIP 90043. The local median household income is $64,792/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90043?

Rent in ZIP 90043 has decreased 7.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90043 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($64,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90043 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.1% of ZIP 90043 households are renters, while 53.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90043 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90043 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90043 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,267/mo, it's $506 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90043 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 90043's median household income ($64,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90043 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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