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ZIP 90291

Pop. 26,324·Los Angeles County·110th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,976/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$2,011
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ZIP 90291 · $3,976
More expensive than 97% 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
$4,940
4 BR+
$5,510
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
$47,712/yr
At $3,976/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90291 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 70.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,324
Median income
$122,738
Median age
40
Renters
67.1%
Age distribution
26.1%
34.9%
12.3%
15%
Under 1811.7%
18–3426.1%
35–5434.9%
55–6412.3%
65+15%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.2%
16.9%
White67.2%
Black4.4%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian6.2%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
16%
70.7%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college16%
Bachelor's+70.7%
Housing tenure
32.9%
67.1%
Owner32.9%
Renter67.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90291 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,916 → $3,976
up 36.4%
Income
$105,871 → $122,738
up 15.9%
Population
25,685 → 26,324
up 2.5%
Renter share
63% → 67.1%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
69.7% → 70.7%
+1.0 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 90291 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed by $1,060 per month, settling near $3,976 after starting the period at $2,916. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $105,871 in 2021 to $122,738 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,685 to 26,324 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 67.1% of households rent today, against 63% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90291 in Los Angeles, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90291 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $3,976/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 39% of local median household income ($122,738/yr), ZIP 90291 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90291?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90291 (Los Angeles, CA) is $3,976. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90291 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90291's median rent of $3,976/mo is $2,011 (102%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90291 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90291 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #110 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,976/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90291?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $159,000/year (~$76/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,976/mo in ZIP 90291. The local median household income is $122,738/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90291?

Rent in ZIP 90291 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90291 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90291 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,976/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($122,738/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90291 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90291 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.1% of ZIP 90291 households are renters, while 32.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90291 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90291 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 90291 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $3,976/mo, it's $1,203 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90291 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90291 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,976/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 90291's median household income ($122,738/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90291 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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