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ZIP 90501

Part of Torrance, CA
Pop. 41,787·Los Angeles County·503rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,705/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
+$740
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ZIP 90501 · $2,705
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,570
3 BR
$3,260
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,570/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
$32,460/yr
At $2,705/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90501 (Torrance, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,787
Median income
$92,923
Median age
38.7
Renters
56.4%
Age distribution
22.4%
21.2%
29%
12.4%
15%
Under 1822.4%
18–3421.2%
35–5429%
55–6412.4%
65+15%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
24.9%
41%
28.2%
White24.9%
Black7.3%
Hispanic41%
Asian28.2%
Education (25+)
12.4%
21.7%
25.7%
40.2%
No HS diploma12.4%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+40.2%
Housing tenure
43.6%
56.4%
Owner43.6%
Renter56.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90501 in Torrance, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,007 → $2,705
up 34.8%
Income
$80,816 → $92,923
up 15.0%
Population
43,450 → 41,787
down 3.8%
Renter share
52.9% → 56.4%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
37% → 40.2%
+3.2 pts
Median age
37.4 → 38.7
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 90501 in Torrance, CA has shifted from $2,007 to $2,705, up 34.8% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $80,816 to $92,923 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.0% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90501 in Torrance, CA losing about 1,663 residents over the five-year window, down 3.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 52.9% to 56.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37% to 40.2% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90501 in Torrance, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90501 covers Torrance, CA. The median rent here is $2,705/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($92,923/yr), ZIP 90501 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90501?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90501 (Torrance, CA) is $2,705. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90501 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90501's median rent of $2,705/mo is $740 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90501 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90501 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #503 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,705/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90501?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,705/mo in ZIP 90501. The local median household income is $92,923/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90501?

Rent in ZIP 90501 has increased 10.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90501 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90501 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,705/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($92,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90501 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90501 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.4% of ZIP 90501 households are renters, while 43.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90501 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90501 compare to the rest of Torrance?

ZIP 90501 is more affordable than Torrance overall. At $2,705/mo, it's $292 below the Torrance citywide median of $2,997/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90501 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90501 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,705/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 90501's median household income ($92,923/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90501 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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