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ZIP 90272

Pop. 21,390·Los Angeles County·2nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$12,075/mo
Year-over-Year
+51.9%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$10,110
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90272 · $12,075
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$144,900/yr
At $12,075/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 51.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+51.9% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90272 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 77.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,390
Median income
$189,713
Median age
48.3
Renters
20.1%
Age distribution
25.3%
25.3%
15.2%
24.9%
Under 1825.3%
18–349.3%
35–5425.3%
55–6415.2%
65+24.9%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.7%
White79.7%
Black0.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian6.6%
Other8.4%
Education (25+)
15.9%
77.7%
No HS diploma1.3%
HS diploma5.2%
Some college15.9%
Bachelor's+77.7%
Housing tenure
79.9%
20.1%
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90272 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$6,361 → $12,075
up 89.8%
Income
$212,115 → $189,713
down 10.6%
Population
21,282 → 21,390
up 0.5%
Renter share
21% → 20.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
78.9% → 77.7%
-1.2 pts
Median age
46.6 → 48.3
+1.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 90272 in Los Angeles, CA has shifted from $6,361 to $12,075, up 89.8% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90272 in Los Angeles, CA now reports about $189,713, up from $212,115 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90272 in Los Angeles, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90272 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $12,075/mo as of July 2026.

At 76% of local median household income ($189,713/yr), ZIP 90272 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 51.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90272?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90272 (Los Angeles, CA) is $12,075. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90272 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90272's median rent of $12,075/mo is $10,110 (515%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90272 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90272 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #2 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $12,075/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90272?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $483,000/year (~$232/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $12,075/mo in ZIP 90272. The local median household income is $189,713/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90272?

Rent in ZIP 90272 has increased 51.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90272 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90272 is considered expensive for renters. At $12,075/mo, rent takes approximately 76% of the local median household income ($189,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90272 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90272 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.1% of ZIP 90272 households are renters, while 79.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90272 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90272 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90272 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $12,075/mo, it's $9,302 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90272 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90272 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
76%
EXPENSIVE

At $12,075/mo, rent takes ~76% of ZIP 90272's median household income ($189,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90272 76%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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