ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90265

Part of Malibu, CA

Pop. 15,918·Los Angeles County·3rd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$13,161/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$11,229

Reported rents

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ZIP 90265 · $13,161

More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 90265 usually run 2.6% below trend in November and 2.8% above it in May, about $711 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90265 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90265 changed +5.6% 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 90265 rose 51.3% while median household income rose 29.1% ($152,378 to $196,742). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90265 is 57.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($196,742) is $4,919 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,910); a 3-bedroom is $4,970.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 91361, 5 miles away, rents for 72% less ($3,725/mo), about $113,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90265. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$157,932/yr

At $13,161/mo median

Location

CityMalibu

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90265 (Malibu, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 68.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,918

Median income

$196,742

Median age

Renters

21.5%

Age distribution

15.8%

18.6%

19.3%

17.8%

28.5%

Under 1815.8%

18–3418.6%

35–5419.3%

55–6417.8%

65+28.5%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

75.2%

White75.2%

Black2.1%

Hispanic9.7%

Asian5%

Other8%

Education (25+)

21%

68.9%

No HS diploma2.1%

HS diploma8%

Some college21%

Bachelor's+68.9%

Housing tenure

78.5%

21.5%

Owner78.5%

Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90265 in Malibu, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$10,017 → $13,161

up 31.4%

Income

$175,607 → $196,742

up 12.0%

Population

16,868 → 15,918

down 5.6%

Renter share

20.8% → 21.5%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

69.1% → 68.9%

-0.2 pts

Median age

49.4 → 52

+2.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 90265 in Malibu, CA has climbed from $10,017 to $13,161, a 31.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $175,607 to $196,742 across the same window, up 12.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.6% since 2021, moving from about 16,868 residents to roughly 15,918. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90265 in Malibu, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90265 covers Malibu, CA. The median rent here is $13,161/mo as of October 2026.

At 80% of local median household income ($196,742/yr), ZIP 90265 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90265?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $526,000/year (about $253/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $13,161/mo in ZIP 90265. The local median household income is $196,742/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90265?

Rent in ZIP 90265 has risen 5.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90265?

Asking rents in ZIP 90265 are usually lowest in November, about 2.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 2.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $711 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90265?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90265 rose 51.3% while median household income rose 29.1%, from $152,378 to $196,742. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90265 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90265 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #3 of 898 at $13,161/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90265 changed +5.6%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.