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ZIP 90201

Part of Bell, CA
Pop. 92,763·Los Angeles County·751st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,210/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$245
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 90201 · $2,210
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,180
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,080
Research median
$2,180/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,520/yr
At $2,210/mo median
Location
CityBell
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90201 (Bell, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
92,763
Median income
$60,927
Median age
32.6
Renters
78.5%
Age distribution
27.1%
26.7%
26.5%
Under 1827.1%
18–3426.7%
35–5426.5%
55–649.8%
65+10%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
13.2%
94.4%
White13.2%
Black1%
Hispanic94.4%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
44.7%
28.1%
19.3%
No HS diploma44.7%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college19.3%
Bachelor's+7.9%
Housing tenure
21.5%
78.5%
Owner21.5%
Renter78.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90201 in Bell, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,554 → $60,927
up 23.0%
Population
96,605 → 92,763
down 4.0%
Renter share
77.1% → 78.5%
+1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
6.9% → 7.9%
+1.0 pts
Median age
30.7 → 32.6
+1.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $49,554 to $60,927 across the same window, up 23.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90201 in Bell, CA losing about 3,842 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90201 covers Bell, CA. The median rent here is $2,210/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($60,927/yr), ZIP 90201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90201 (Bell, CA) is $2,210. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90201's median rent of $2,210/mo is $245 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90201 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90201 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #751 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,210/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,210/mo in ZIP 90201. The local median household income is $60,927/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90201?

Rent in ZIP 90201 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90201 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,210/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($60,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90201 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 78.5% of ZIP 90201 households are renters, while 21.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90201 has a strong rental market.

When was rent data for ZIP 90201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $2,210/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 90201's median household income ($60,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90201 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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