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ZIP 90262

Part of Lynwood, CA
Pop. 64,235·Los Angeles County·815th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$1,983/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$18
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 90262 · $1,983
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,700
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,690
4 BR+
$2,990
Research median
$2,120/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
$23,796/yr
At $1,983/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90262 (Lynwood, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,235
Median income
$75,194
Median age
33.6
Renters
51.9%
Age distribution
25.3%
26.8%
27.3%
Under 1825.3%
18–3426.8%
35–5427.3%
55–6410.8%
65+9.7%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
87.9%
White11%
Black8.6%
Hispanic87.9%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
40.1%
27.7%
22.4%
No HS diploma40.1%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+9.9%
Housing tenure
48.1%
51.9%
Owner48.1%
Renter51.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90262 in Lynwood, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,941 → $75,194
up 21.4%
Population
67,210 → 64,235
down 4.4%
Renter share
51.5% → 51.9%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
8.1% → 9.9%
+1.8 pts
Median age
31.3 → 33.6
+2.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90262 in Lynwood, CA now reports about $75,194, up from $61,941 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 67,210 to 64,235 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change.

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About renting in ZIP 90262

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90262 covers Lynwood, CA. The median rent here is $1,983/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($75,194/yr), ZIP 90262 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90262?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90262 (Lynwood, CA) is $1,983. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90262 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90262's median rent of $1,983/mo is $18 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90262 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90262 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #815 out of 907 ZIPs at $1,983/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90262?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,983/mo in ZIP 90262. The local median household income is $75,194/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90262?

Rent in ZIP 90262 has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90262 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90262 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,983/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($75,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90262 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90262 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.9% of ZIP 90262 households are renters, while 48.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90262 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90262 compare to the rest of Lynwood?

ZIP 90262 is more affordable than Lynwood overall. At $1,983/mo, it's $52 below the Lynwood citywide median of $2,035/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90262 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90262 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,983/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 90262's median household income ($75,194/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90262 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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