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ZIP 90254

Pop. 19,063·Los Angeles County·87th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,130/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$2,165
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ZIP 90254 · $4,130
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,730
1 BR
$3,050
2 BR
$3,810
3 BR
$4,830
4 BR+
$5,380
Research median
$3,810/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
$49,560/yr
At $4,130/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.1% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90254 (Hermosa Beach, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,063
Median income
$166,442
Median age
42.7
Renters
49.4%
Age distribution
19.5%
20.8%
29.8%
16%
14%
Under 1819.5%
18–3420.8%
35–5429.8%
55–6416%
65+14%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
White71.5%
Black0.9%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian7.3%
Other8.4%
Education (25+)
15.6%
76%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma6.8%
Some college15.6%
Bachelor's+76%
Housing tenure
50.6%
49.4%
Owner50.6%
Renter49.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90254 in Hermosa Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,903 → $4,130
up 42.3%
Income
$144,388 → $166,442
up 15.3%
Population
19,787 → 19,063
down 3.7%
Renter share
49.2% → 49.4%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
77.9% → 76%
-1.9 pts
Median age
40.5 → 42.7
+2.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90254 in Hermosa Beach, CA paid around $2,903 a month. That figure now sits near $4,130, up 42.3% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $144,388 in 2021 to $166,442 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90254 in Hermosa Beach, CA losing about 724 residents over the five-year window, down 3.7% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90254 in Hermosa Beach, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90254 covers Hermosa Beach, CA. The median rent here is $4,130/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,810/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($166,442/yr), ZIP 90254 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90254?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90254 (Hermosa Beach, CA) is $4,130. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90254 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90254's median rent of $4,130/mo is $2,165 (110%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90254 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90254 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #87 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,130/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90254?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $165,000/year (~$79/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,130/mo in ZIP 90254. The local median household income is $166,442/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90254?

Rent in ZIP 90254 has increased 9.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90254 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90254 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,130/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($166,442/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90254 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90254 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.4% of ZIP 90254 households are renters, while 50.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90254 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90254 compare to the rest of Hermosa Beach?

ZIP 90254 sits right at the Hermosa Beach citywide median of $4,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90254 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90254 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $4,130/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 90254's median household income ($166,442/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90254 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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