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ZIP 90290

Part of Topanga, CA
Pop. 6,315·Los Angeles County·14th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$6,454/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.4%
vs US Median
+$4,489
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90290 · $6,454
More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,790
1 BR
$3,130
2 BR
$3,900
3 BR
$4,950
4 BR+
$5,520
Research median
$3,900/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
$77,448/yr
At $6,454/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90290 (Topanga, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 66.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,315
Median income
$149,304
Median age
46.4
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
20.6%
14%
26.6%
18.3%
20.5%
Under 1820.6%
18–3414%
35–5426.6%
55–6418.3%
65+20.5%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
75.2%
12.8%
White75.2%
Black1.6%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian6.3%
Other12.8%
Education (25+)
24.8%
66.2%
No HS diploma1%
HS diploma8%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+66.2%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90290 in Topanga, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$135,262 → $149,304
up 10.4%
Population
5,114 → 6,315
up 23.5%
Renter share
29.9% → 21.1%
-8.8 pts
Bachelor's+
67.3% → 66.2%
-1.1 pts
Median age
45.7 → 46.4
+0.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $135,262 to $149,304 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.4% shift. Census counts show ZIP 90290 in Topanga, CA adding about 1,201 residents over the five-year window, up 23.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 29.9% to 21.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90290 covers Topanga, CA. The median rent here is $6,454/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,900/mo.

At 52% of local median household income ($149,304/yr), ZIP 90290 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90290?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90290 (Topanga, CA) is $6,454. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90290 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90290's median rent of $6,454/mo is $4,489 (228%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90290 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90290 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #14 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $6,454/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90290?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $258,000/year (~$124/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,454/mo in ZIP 90290. The local median household income is $149,304/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90290?

Rent in ZIP 90290 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90290 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90290 is considered expensive for renters. At $6,454/mo, rent takes approximately 52% of the local median household income ($149,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90290 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 90290 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of ZIP 90290 households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90290 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90290 compare to the rest of Topanga?

ZIP 90290 sits right at the Topanga citywide median of $6,454/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90290 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90290 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
52%
EXPENSIVE

At $6,454/mo, rent takes ~52% of ZIP 90290's median household income ($149,304/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90290 52%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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