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ZIP 90049

Pop. 37,122·Los Angeles County·108th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,983/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$2,018
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ZIP 90049 · $3,983
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,790
1 BR
$3,130
2 BR
$3,900
3 BR
$4,940
4 BR+
$5,510
Research median
$3,900/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
$47,796/yr
At $3,983/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90049 (Los Angeles, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 79.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,122
Median income
$170,607
Median age
40.1
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
18.1%
24.1%
25.6%
21.2%
Under 1818.1%
18–3424.1%
35–5425.6%
55–6411%
65+21.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
73.5%
White73.5%
Black2%
Hispanic8.5%
Asian10%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
12.7%
79.7%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma6.1%
Some college12.7%
Bachelor's+79.7%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90049 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,055 → $3,983
up 30.4%
Income
$143,000 → $170,607
up 19.3%
Population
35,853 → 37,122
up 3.5%
Renter share
46.2% → 46.6%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
80.8% → 79.7%
-1.1 pts
Median age
39.3 → 40.1
+0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 90049 in Los Angeles, CA has shifted from $3,055 to $3,983, up 30.4% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $143,000 to $170,607 across the same window, up 19.3% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90049 in Los Angeles, CA adding about 1,269 residents over the five-year window, up 3.5% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90049 in Los Angeles, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90049 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,983/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,900/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($170,607/yr), ZIP 90049 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90049?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90049 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,983. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90049 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90049's median rent of $3,983/mo is $2,018 (103%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90049 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90049 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #108 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,983/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90049?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $159,000/year (~$76/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,983/mo in ZIP 90049. The local median household income is $170,607/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90049?

Rent in ZIP 90049 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90049 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90049 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,983/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($170,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90049 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90049 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of ZIP 90049 households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90049 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90049 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90049 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,983/mo, it's $1,210 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90049 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90049 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,983/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 90049's median household income ($170,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90049 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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