ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90250

Part of Hawthorne, CA

Pop. 93,826·Los Angeles County·763rd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,153/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$221

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 90250 · $2,153

More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,730

1 BR

$1,930

2 BR

$2,410

3 BR

$3,060

4 BR+

$3,400

Research median

$2,410/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 90250 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90250 changed +2.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90250 rose 26.3% while median household income rose 39.1% ($56,304 to $78,331). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90250 is 30.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($78,331) is $1,958 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($1,930); a 2-bedroom is $2,410.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90255, 9 miles away, rents for 16% less ($1,807/mo), about $4,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90250. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$25,836/yr

At $2,153/mo median

Location

CityHawthorne

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90250 (Hawthorne, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

93,826

Median income

$78,331

Median age

34.4

Renters

68.1%

Age distribution

24.5%

26.6%

27.8%

Under 1824.5%

18–3426.6%

35–5427.8%

55–6410.4%

65+10.6%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

17.3%

23%

53.6%

White17.3%

Black23%

Hispanic53.6%

Asian8.4%

Education (25+)

20.2%

25.2%

27.8%

26.9%

No HS diploma20.2%

HS diploma25.2%

Some college27.8%

Bachelor's+26.9%

Housing tenure

31.9%

68.1%

Owner31.9%

Renter68.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90250 in Hawthorne, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,705 → $2,153

up 26.3%

Income

$65,935 → $78,331

up 18.8%

Population

96,730 → 93,826

down 3.0%

Renter share

68.3% → 68.1%

-0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

25% → 26.9%

+1.9 pts

Median age

33.3 → 34.4

+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90250 in Hawthorne, CA paid around $1,705 a month. That figure now sits near $2,153, up 26.3% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,935 in 2021 to $78,331 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90250 in Hawthorne, CA losing about 2,904 residents over the five-year window, down 3.0% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90250 in Hawthorne, CA market of 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 90250

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90250 covers Hawthorne, CA. The median rent here is $2,153/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($78,331/yr), ZIP 90250 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90250?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (about $41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,153/mo in ZIP 90250. The local median household income is $78,331/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90250?

Rent in ZIP 90250 has risen 2.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90250?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90250 rose 26.3% while median household income rose 39.1%, from $56,304 to $78,331. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90250 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90250 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #763 of 898 at $2,153/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90250 changed +2.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.