ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90094

Pop. 11,764·Los Angeles County·52nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,591/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$2,659
Reported rents
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ZIP 90094 · $4,591
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,550
1 BR
$2,850
2 BR
$3,550
3 BR
$4,510
4 BR+
$5,020
Research median
$3,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Cheapest month to sign

April. Asking rents in ZIP 90094 usually run 0.9% below trend in April and 1.6% above it in September, about $115 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90094 is 1.7% below its high of $4,671 in May 2025, at $4,591 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90094 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90094 rose 22.6% while median household income rose -6.2% ($155,417 to $145,744). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90094 is 25.3% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($145,744) is $3,644 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,550); a 3-bedroom is $4,510.

Rank in Los Angeles

92nd cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90066, 2 miles away, rents for 34% less ($3,028/mo), about $18,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90094. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$55,092/yr
At $4,591/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90094 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 83% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,764
Median income
$145,744
Median age
37.6
Renters
69.5%
Age distribution
19.7%
24.9%
35.9%
12.5%
Under 1819.7%
18–3424.9%
35–5435.9%
55–647%
65+12.5%
Gender
45%
55%
Male45%
Female55%
Race & ethnicity
53.3%
13%
17.9%
White53.3%
Black9.2%
Hispanic13%
Asian17.9%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
83%
No HS diploma0.8%
HS diploma4.3%
Some college11.9%
Bachelor's+83%
Housing tenure
30.5%
69.5%
Owner30.5%
Renter69.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90094 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,442 → $4,591
up 33.4%
Income
$166,667 → $145,744
down 12.6%
Population
11,426 → 11,764
up 3.0%
Renter share
64.4% → 69.5%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
83.9% → 83%
-0.9 pts
Median age
37 → 37.6
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 90094 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $3,442 in 2021 and currently runs about $4,591, reflecting a 33.4% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $145,744 today, compared with $166,667 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 11,426 residents to roughly 11,764. Renters now make up 69.5% of households, compared with 64.4% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90094 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $4,591/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,550/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($145,744/yr), ZIP 90094 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90094?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $184,000/year (about $88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,591/mo in ZIP 90094. The local median household income is $145,744/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90094?

Rent in ZIP 90094 has risen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.7% below its high of $4,671 in May 2025.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90094?

Asking rents in ZIP 90094 are usually lowest in April, about 0.9% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 1.6% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $115 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90094?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90094 rose 22.6% while median household income rose -6.2%, from $155,417 to $145,744. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90094 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90094 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #52 of 898 at $4,591/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90094 changed +1.9%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 90094 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

At $4,591/mo, ZIP 90094 is $1,819 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,772/mo. It is the 92nd cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $4,591/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 90094's median household income ($145,744/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90094 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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