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ZIP 90249

Part of Gardena, CA
Pop. 26,290·Los Angeles County·711th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,319/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$354
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 90249 · $2,319
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,160
Research median
$2,240/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
$27,828/yr
At $2,319/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90249 (Gardena, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,290
Median income
$89,712
Median age
39.8
Renters
42.4%
Age distribution
20.4%
22.9%
27.8%
13%
15.9%
Under 1820.4%
18–3422.9%
35–5427.8%
55–6413%
65+15.9%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
15.6%
24%
46.7%
15.6%
White15.6%
Black24%
Hispanic46.7%
Asian15.6%
Education (25+)
18.9%
22%
32.9%
26.2%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma22%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+26.2%
Housing tenure
57.6%
42.4%
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90249 in Gardena, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,670 → $89,712
up 28.8%
Population
25,929 → 26,290
up 1.4%
Renter share
42.8% → 42.4%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 26.2%
+1.3 pts
Median age
41.2 → 39.8
-1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $69,670 in 2021 to $89,712 more recently. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 25,929 residents to roughly 26,290.

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About renting in ZIP 90249

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90249 covers Gardena, CA. The median rent here is $2,319/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($89,712/yr), ZIP 90249 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 90249?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90249 (Gardena, CA) is $2,319. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90249 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90249's median rent of $2,319/mo is $354 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90249 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90249 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #711 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,319/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90249?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,319/mo in ZIP 90249. The local median household income is $89,712/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90249?

Rent in ZIP 90249 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90249 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90249 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,319/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($89,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90249 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90249 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.4% of ZIP 90249 households are renters, while 57.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90249 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90249 compare to the rest of Gardena?

ZIP 90249 is more affordable than Gardena overall. At $2,319/mo, it's $44 below the Gardena citywide median of $2,363/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90249 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90249 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,319/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 90249's median household income ($89,712/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90249 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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