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ZIP 90265

Part of Malibu, CA
Pop. 15,918·Los Angeles County·4th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$11,932/mo
Year-over-Year
-25.2%
Month-over-Month
-7.8%
vs US Median
+$9,967
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ZIP 90265 · $11,932
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$143,184/yr
At $11,932/mo median
Location
CityMalibu
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 25.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-25.2% YoY, -7.8% 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
52
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
$13,343 → $11,932
down 10.6%
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 fallen from $13,343 to $11,932, a 10.6% 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. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90265 covers Malibu, CA. The median rent here is $11,932/mo as of July 2026.

At 73% of local median household income ($196,742/yr), ZIP 90265 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 25.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90265?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90265 (Malibu, CA) is $11,932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90265 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90265's median rent of $11,932/mo is $9,967 (507%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90265 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90265 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #4 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $11,932/mo.

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 $477,000/year (~$229/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $11,932/mo in ZIP 90265. The local median household income is $196,742/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90265?

Rent in ZIP 90265 has decreased 25.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90265 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90265 is considered expensive for renters. At $11,932/mo, rent takes approximately 73% of the local median household income ($196,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90265 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90265 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of ZIP 90265 households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90265 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90265 compare to the rest of Malibu?

ZIP 90265 sits right at the Malibu citywide median of $11,932/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90265 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90265 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
73%
EXPENSIVE

At $11,932/mo, rent takes ~73% of ZIP 90265's median household income ($196,742/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90265 73%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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