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ZIP 90255

Pop. 69,349·Los Angeles County·851st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,835/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$130
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ZIP 90255 · $1,835
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$2,070/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
$22,020/yr
At $1,835/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.3% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.3% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90255 (Huntington Park, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,349
Median income
$64,766
Median age
35
Renters
70.4%
Age distribution
24.7%
25.3%
27.6%
12%
Under 1824.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5427.6%
55–6410.3%
65+12%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
96.8%
White10%
Black0.8%
Hispanic96.8%
Asian0.6%
Education (25+)
46.1%
26.3%
19%
No HS diploma46.1%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+8.7%
Housing tenure
29.6%
70.4%
Owner29.6%
Renter70.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90255 in Huntington Park, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,929 → $64,766
up 20.1%
Population
72,488 → 69,349
down 4.3%
Renter share
67.7% → 70.4%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
8.4% → 8.7%
+0.3 pts
Median age
33 → 35
+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $53,929 in 2021 to $64,766 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 90255 in Huntington Park, CA losing about 3,139 residents over the five-year window, down 4.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 67.7% to 70.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90255 covers Huntington Park, CA. The median rent here is $1,835/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($64,766/yr), ZIP 90255 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90255?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90255 (Huntington Park, CA) is $1,835. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90255 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90255's median rent of $1,835/mo is $130 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90255 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90255 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #851 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,835/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90255?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,835/mo in ZIP 90255. The local median household income is $64,766/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90255?

Rent in ZIP 90255 has decreased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90255 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90255 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,835/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($64,766/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90255 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90255 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 70.4% of ZIP 90255 households are renters, while 29.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90255 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90255 compare to the rest of Huntington Park?

ZIP 90255 is pricier than Huntington Park as a whole. At $1,835/mo, it's $15 above the Huntington Park citywide median of $1,820/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90255 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90255 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,835/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 90255's median household income ($64,766/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90255 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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