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ZIP 90221

Part of Compton, CA
Pop. 50,659·Los Angeles County·784th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,100/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.5%
vs US Median
+$135
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90221 · $2,100
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$2,090/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
$25,200/yr
At $2,100/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90221 (Compton, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,659
Median income
$72,937
Median age
33.5
Renters
49%
Age distribution
26.4%
25.5%
25.9%
Under 1826.4%
18–3425.5%
35–5425.9%
55–6412%
65+10.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
17.2%
80.1%
White8.9%
Black17.2%
Hispanic80.1%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
41.2%
29.8%
21.1%
No HS diploma41.2%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+7.9%
Housing tenure
51%
49%
Owner51%
Renter49%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90221 in Compton, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,610 → $72,937
up 26.6%
Population
50,660 → 50,659
up 0.0%
Renter share
46.5% → 49%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
7.7% → 7.9%
+0.2 pts
Median age
33 → 33.5
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $57,610 to $72,937 across the same window, up 26.6% versus 2021. About 49% of households rent today, against 46.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90221 covers Compton, CA. The median rent here is $2,100/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($72,937/yr), ZIP 90221 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90221?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90221 (Compton, CA) is $2,100. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90221 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90221's median rent of $2,100/mo is $135 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90221 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90221 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #784 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,100/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90221?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,100/mo in ZIP 90221. The local median household income is $72,937/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90221?

Rent in ZIP 90221 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90221 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90221 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,100/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($72,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90221 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90221 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49% of ZIP 90221 households are renters, while 51% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90221 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90221 compare to the rest of Compton?

ZIP 90221 is more affordable than Compton overall. At $2,100/mo, it's $400 below the Compton citywide median of $2,500/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90221 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90221 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,100/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 90221's median household income ($72,937/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90221 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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