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ZIP 90502

Pop. 18,467·Los Angeles County·395th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,908/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.5%
vs US Median
+$943
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90502 · $2,908
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,560
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,610
Research median
$2,560/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,896/yr
At $2,908/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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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, -7.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90502 (West Carson, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,467
Median income
$94,291
Median age
42.5
Renters
32%
Age distribution
17.7%
22.8%
25.6%
12.5%
21.3%
Under 1817.7%
18–3422.8%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
20.6%
39.3%
37.6%
White20.6%
Black6.5%
Hispanic39.3%
Asian37.6%
Education (25+)
15.1%
22.8%
24.4%
37.8%
No HS diploma15.1%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college24.4%
Bachelor's+37.8%
Housing tenure
68%
32%
Owner68%
Renter32%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90502 in West Carson, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,206 → $94,291
up 5.7%
Population
18,110 → 18,467
up 2.0%
Renter share
32.5% → 32%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 37.8%
+5.0 pts

Census figures show median household income at $94,291 today, compared with $89,206 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,110 to 18,467 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.8% to 37.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90502 covers West Carson, CA. The median rent here is $2,908/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,560/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($94,291/yr), ZIP 90502 ranks as moderate 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 90502?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90502 (West Carson, CA) is $2,908. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90502 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90502's median rent of $2,908/mo is $943 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90502 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90502 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #395 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,908/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,908/mo in ZIP 90502. The local median household income is $94,291/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90502?

Rent in ZIP 90502 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90502 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90502 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,908/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($94,291/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90502 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90502 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32% of ZIP 90502 households are renters, while 68% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90502 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 90502 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90502 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,908/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 90502's median household income ($94,291/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90502 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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