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ZIP 90044

Pop. 94,830·Los Angeles County·692nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,355/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-4.5%
vs US Median
+$390
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90044 · $2,355
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$2,070/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
$28,260/yr
At $2,355/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90044 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
94,830
Median income
$53,302
Median age
31.7
Renters
68.9%
Age distribution
29%
25.1%
24.6%
Under 1829%
18–3425.1%
35–5424.6%
55–6411%
65+10.4%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
27.1%
69.5%
White5.4%
Black27.1%
Hispanic69.5%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
36%
28.9%
23.4%
No HS diploma36%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+11.7%
Housing tenure
31.1%
68.9%
Owner31.1%
Renter68.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90044 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,864 → $2,355
up 26.3%
Income
$43,388 → $53,302
up 22.8%
Population
100,225 → 94,830
down 5.4%
Renter share
70.7% → 68.9%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
9.5% → 11.7%
+2.2 pts
Median age
31.2 → 31.7
+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90044 in Los Angeles, CA paid around $1,864 a month. That figure now sits near $2,355, up 26.3% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $43,388 to $53,302 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90044 in Los Angeles, CA losing about 5,395 residents over the five-year window, down 5.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 70.7% to 68.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 9.5% to 11.7% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90044 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 90044 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,355/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($53,302/yr), ZIP 90044 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90044?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90044 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,355. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90044's median rent of $2,355/mo is $390 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90044 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90044 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #692 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,355/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,355/mo in ZIP 90044. The local median household income is $53,302/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90044?

Rent in ZIP 90044 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90044 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,355/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($53,302/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90044 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.9% of ZIP 90044 households are renters, while 31.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90044 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90044 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90044 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,355/mo, it's $418 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90044 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,355/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 90044's median household income ($53,302/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90044 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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