ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90241

Part of Downey, CA

Pop. 45,319·Los Angeles County·683rd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,355/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.7%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$423

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 90241 · $2,355

More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,830

1 BR

$2,040

2 BR

$2,550

3 BR

$3,230

4 BR+

$3,600

Research median

$2,550/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90241 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90241 changed +5.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($88,006) is $2,200 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,040); a 2-bedroom is $2,550.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90262, 4 miles away, rents for 12% less ($2,073/mo), about $3,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90241. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,260/yr

At $2,355/mo median

Location

CityDowney

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90241 (Downey, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 24.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,319

Median income

$88,006

Median age

36.7

Renters

58.3%

Age distribution

21.1%

26.5%

25.9%

12.6%

13.8%

Under 1821.1%

18–3426.5%

35–5425.9%

55–6412.6%

65+13.8%

Gender

48.1%

51.9%

Male48.1%

Female51.9%

Race & ethnicity

25%

75.4%

White25%

Black3.8%

Hispanic75.4%

Asian6%

Education (25+)

18.6%

25.4%

31.1%

24.9%

No HS diploma18.6%

HS diploma25.4%

Some college31.1%

Bachelor's+24.9%

Housing tenure

41.7%

58.3%

Owner41.7%

Renter58.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90241 in Downey, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$75,111 → $88,006

up 17.2%

Population

44,701 → 45,319

up 1.4%

Renter share

58.9% → 58.3%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

25.8% → 24.9%

-0.9 pts

Median age

35.7 → 36.7

+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $88,006 today, compared with $75,111 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 90241 in Downey, CA adding about 618 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90241 covers Downey, CA. The median rent here is $2,355/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,550/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($88,006/yr), ZIP 90241 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90241?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (about $45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,355/mo in ZIP 90241. The local median household income is $88,006/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90241?

Rent in ZIP 90241 has risen 5.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2023.

How does ZIP 90241 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90241 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #683 of 898 at $2,355/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90241 changed +5.7%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.