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ZIP 90247

Part of Gardena, CA
Pop. 47,053·Los Angeles County·713th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,312/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$347
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ZIP 90247 · $2,312
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,690
1 BR
$1,890
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$2,990
4 BR+
$3,330
Research median
$2,360/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
$27,744/yr
At $2,312/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.9% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90247 (Gardena, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,053
Median income
$77,333
Median age
37.7
Renters
58.7%
Age distribution
21.2%
24.8%
24.4%
13.6%
16.1%
Under 1821.2%
18–3424.8%
35–5424.4%
55–6413.6%
65+16.1%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
13.2%
50.9%
25.7%
White10.9%
Black13.2%
Hispanic50.9%
Asian25.7%
Education (25+)
21.3%
23.5%
27.8%
27.4%
No HS diploma21.3%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
41.3%
58.7%
Owner41.3%
Renter58.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90247 in Gardena, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,598 → $77,333
up 17.9%
Population
48,646 → 47,053
down 3.3%
Renter share
60.5% → 58.7%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
23.6% → 27.4%
+3.8 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,598 in 2021 to $77,333 more recently. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 48,646 residents to roughly 47,053. Renters now make up 58.7% of households, compared with 60.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.4% of adults here, versus 23.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90247 covers Gardena, CA. The median rent here is $2,312/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($77,333/yr), ZIP 90247 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90247?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90247 (Gardena, CA) is $2,312. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90247 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90247's median rent of $2,312/mo is $347 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90247 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90247 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #713 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,312/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90247?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,312/mo in ZIP 90247. The local median household income is $77,333/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90247?

Rent in ZIP 90247 has decreased 4.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90247 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90247 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,312/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($77,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90247 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90247 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.7% of ZIP 90247 households are renters, while 41.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90247 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90247 compare to the rest of Gardena?

ZIP 90247 is more affordable than Gardena overall. At $2,312/mo, it's $51 below the Gardena citywide median of $2,363/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90247 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90247 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,312/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 90247's median household income ($77,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90247 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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