ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90504

Part of Torrance, CA

Pop. 33,084·Los Angeles County·584th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,562/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

+$630

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 90504 · $2,562

More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,160

1 BR

$2,420

2 BR

$3,020

3 BR

$3,830

4 BR+

$4,260

Research median

$3,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90504 is 1.1% below its high of $2,590 in May 2026, at $2,562 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90504 changed +0.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 4 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($107,552) is $2,689 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,420); a 2-bedroom is $3,020.

Rank in Torrance

1st cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Torrance.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90249, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($2,109/mo), about $5,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90504. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$30,744/yr

At $2,562/mo median

Location

CityTorrance

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90504 (Torrance, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,084

Median income

$107,552

Median age

42.4

Renters

39.8%

Age distribution

20.2%

20.1%

27.6%

13.6%

18.5%

Under 1820.2%

18–3420.1%

35–5427.6%

55–6413.6%

65+18.5%

Gender

49.7%

50.3%

Male49.7%

Female50.3%

Race & ethnicity

27.1%

26.1%

39.8%

White27.1%

Black4%

Hispanic26.1%

Asian39.8%

Other3%

Education (25+)

20.3%

26.3%

45.4%

No HS diploma8%

HS diploma20.3%

Some college26.3%

Bachelor's+45.4%

Housing tenure

60.2%

39.8%

Owner60.2%

Renter39.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 90504 in Torrance, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,298 → $2,562

up 11.5%

Income

$97,289 → $107,552

up 10.5%

Population

33,022 → 33,084

up 0.2%

Renter share

38.8% → 39.8%

+1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

44% → 45.4%

+1.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 90504 in Torrance, CA paid around $2,298 a month. That figure now sits near $2,562, up 11.5% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $97,289 to $107,552 across the same window, up 10.5% versus 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 90504 in Torrance, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90504 covers Torrance, CA. The median rent here is $2,562/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,020/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($107,552/yr), ZIP 90504 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90504?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (about $49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,562/mo in ZIP 90504. The local median household income is $107,552/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90504?

Rent in ZIP 90504 has risen 0.6% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 1.1% below its high of $2,590 in May 2026.

How does ZIP 90504 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90504 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #584 of 898 at $2,562/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90504 changed +0.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.