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ZIP 90280

Pop. 91,365·Los Angeles County·806th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,011/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$46
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ZIP 90280 · $2,011
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$2,090/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
$24,132/yr
At $2,011/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.4% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90280 (South Gate, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
91,365
Median income
$74,651
Median age
36.4
Renters
54.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
25.5%
26.8%
12.7%
12.4%
Under 1822.6%
18–3425.5%
35–5426.8%
55–6412.7%
65+12.4%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
95.1%
White12.8%
Black1%
Hispanic95.1%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
40.3%
26.1%
22.3%
No HS diploma40.3%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+11.3%
Housing tenure
45.4%
54.6%
Owner45.4%
Renter54.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90280 in South Gate, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,713 → $74,651
up 25.0%
Population
93,207 → 91,365
down 2.0%
Renter share
55% → 54.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
10.6% → 11.3%
+0.7 pts
Median age
33.3 → 36.4
+3.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,713 to $74,651 across the same window, up 25.0% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 93,207 residents to roughly 91,365.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90280 covers South Gate, CA. The median rent here is $2,011/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($74,651/yr), ZIP 90280 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90280?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90280 (South Gate, CA) is $2,011. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90280 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90280's median rent of $2,011/mo is $46 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90280 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90280 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #806 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,011/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90280?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,011/mo in ZIP 90280. The local median household income is $74,651/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90280?

Rent in ZIP 90280 has increased 11.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90280 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90280 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,011/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($74,651/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90280 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90280 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.6% of ZIP 90280 households are renters, while 45.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90280 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90280 compare to the rest of South Gate?

ZIP 90280 is pricier than South Gate as a whole. At $2,011/mo, it's $9 above the South Gate citywide median of $2,002/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90280 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90280 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,011/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 90280's median household income ($74,651/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90280 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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