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ZIP 90250

Pop. 93,826·Los Angeles County·771st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,146/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$181
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ZIP 90250 · $2,146
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,752/yr
At $2,146/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, -0.4% 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
$1,635 → $2,146
up 31.3%
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 $1,635 a month. That figure now sits near $2,146, up 31.3% 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90250 covers Hawthorne, CA. The median rent here is $2,146/mo as of July 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 9.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90250?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90250 (Hawthorne, CA) is $2,146. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90250 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90250's median rent of $2,146/mo is $181 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90250 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90250 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #771 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,146/mo.

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 (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,146/mo in ZIP 90250. The local median household income is $78,331/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90250?

Rent in ZIP 90250 has increased 9.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90250 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90250 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,146/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($78,331/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90250 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90250 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.1% of ZIP 90250 households are renters, while 31.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90250 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90250 compare to the rest of Hawthorne?

ZIP 90250 is pricier than Hawthorne as a whole. At $2,146/mo, it's $8 above the Hawthorne citywide median of $2,138/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90250 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90250 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,146/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 90250's median household income ($78,331/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90250 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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