ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90272

Part of Los Angeles, CA

Pop. 21,390·Los Angeles County·4th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$12,849/mo

Year-over-Year

+18.0%

Month-over-Month

+6.3%

vs US Median

+$10,917

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ZIP 90272 · $12,849

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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Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 90272 usually run 2.1% below trend in November and 2.8% above it in May, about $630 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90272 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90272 changed +18.0% 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 90272 rose 40.1% while median household income rose -1.4% ($192,500 to $189,713). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 90272 is 65.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($189,713) is $4,743 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,900); a 3-bedroom is $4,940.

Rank in Los Angeles

95th cheapest of 96 ZIP codes in Los Angeles.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90049, 3 miles away, rents for 71% less ($3,748/mo), about $109,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90272. 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

$154,188/yr

At $12,849/mo median

Location

CityLos Angeles

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 18.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+18.0% YoY, +6.3% 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%

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

$8,078 → $12,849

up 59.1%

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 $8,078 to $12,849, up 59.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90272 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $12,849/mo as of October 2026.

At 81% of local median household income ($189,713/yr), ZIP 90272 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $514,000/year (about $247/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $12,849/mo in ZIP 90272. The local median household income is $189,713/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90272?

Rent in ZIP 90272 has risen 18.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90272?

Asking rents in ZIP 90272 are usually lowest in November, about 2.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in May, about 2.8% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $630 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 90272?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 90272 rose 40.1% while median household income rose -1.4%, from $192,500 to $189,713. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 90272 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90272 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #4 of 898 at $12,849/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90272 changed +18.0%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.