ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90230

Part of Culver City, CA

Pop. 31,009·Los Angeles County·221st most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,363/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$1,431

Reported rents

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ZIP 90230 · $3,363

More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,440

1 BR

$2,730

2 BR

$3,400

3 BR

$4,310

4 BR+

$4,800

Research median

$3,400/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 90230 usually run 1.5% below trend in December and 0.7% above it in July, about $74 a month apart at today's median. Based on 6 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90230 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90230 changed +4.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90230 is 24.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,109) is $2,678 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($2,440); a 1-bedroom is $2,730.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90056, 1 mile away, rents for 23% less ($2,599/mo), about $9,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90230. 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

$40,356/yr

At $3,363/mo median

Location

CityCulver City

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90230 (Culver City, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

31,009

Median income

$107,109

Median age

40.5

Renters

42.8%

Age distribution

22.1%

20.3%

27.1%

12.2%

18.4%

Under 1822.1%

18–3420.3%

35–5427.1%

55–6412.2%

65+18.4%

Gender

45%

55%

Male45%

Female55%

Race & ethnicity

41.8%

27.7%

17.7%

White41.8%

Black8.1%

Hispanic27.7%

Asian17.7%

Other4.7%

Education (25+)

22.5%

57.7%

No HS diploma8.7%

HS diploma11.1%

Some college22.5%

Bachelor's+57.7%

Housing tenure

57.2%

42.8%

Owner57.2%

Renter42.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90230 in Culver City, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,595 → $3,363

up 29.6%

Income

$96,837 → $107,109

up 10.6%

Population

33,620 → 31,009

down 7.8%

Renter share

42% → 42.8%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

56.6% → 57.7%

+1.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90230 in Culver City, CA has climbed from $2,595 to $3,363, a 29.6% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $107,109 today, compared with $96,837 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 7.8% since 2021, moving from about 33,620 residents to roughly 31,009. 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 90230 covers Culver City, CA. The median rent here is $3,363/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,400/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($107,109/yr), ZIP 90230 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (about $65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,363/mo in ZIP 90230. The local median household income is $107,109/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90230?

Rent in ZIP 90230 has risen 4.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90230?

Asking rents in ZIP 90230 are usually lowest in December, about 1.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 0.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $74 a month. This pattern comes from 6 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 90230 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90230 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #221 of 898 at $3,363/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90230 changed +4.7%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.