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ZIP 90048

Pop. 21,476·Los Angeles County·223rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,368/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$1,403
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ZIP 90048 · $3,368
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,490
1 BR
$2,780
2 BR
$3,470
3 BR
$4,400
4 BR+
$4,900
Research median
$3,470/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
$40,416/yr
At $3,368/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90048 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 68.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,476
Median income
$103,495
Median age
39.3
Renters
72.1%
Age distribution
31.8%
27.1%
12.8%
19.4%
Under 188.9%
18–3431.8%
35–5427.1%
55–6412.8%
65+19.4%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
White71.4%
Black3.8%
Hispanic9.3%
Asian9.9%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
17.2%
68.6%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma9.9%
Some college17.2%
Bachelor's+68.6%
Housing tenure
27.9%
72.1%
Owner27.9%
Renter72.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90048 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,851 → $3,368
up 18.1%
Income
$102,567 → $103,495
up 0.9%
Population
20,504 → 21,476
up 4.7%
Renter share
69.9% → 72.1%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
67.9% → 68.6%
+0.7 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90048 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed from $2,851 to $3,368, a 18.1% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $102,567 to $103,495 across the same window, up 0.9% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 20,504 residents to roughly 21,476. Renters now make up 72.1% of households, compared with 69.9% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90048 in Los Angeles, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in ZIP 90048

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90048 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,368/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,470/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($103,495/yr), ZIP 90048 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90048?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90048 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,368. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90048 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90048's median rent of $3,368/mo is $1,403 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90048 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90048 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #223 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,368/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90048?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,368/mo in ZIP 90048. The local median household income is $103,495/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90048?

Rent in ZIP 90048 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90048 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90048 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,368/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($103,495/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90048 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90048 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 72.1% of ZIP 90048 households are renters, while 27.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90048 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90048 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90048 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,368/mo, it's $595 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90048 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90048 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,368/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 90048's median household income ($103,495/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90048 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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