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ZIP 90504

Part of Torrance, CA
Pop. 33,084·Los Angeles County·293rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,148/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.0%
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
vs US Median
+$1,183
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ZIP 90504 · $3,148
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,776/yr
At $3,148/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 21.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.0% YoY, +7.8% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

Household income in the area moved from $97,289 to $107,552 across the same window, up 10.5% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90504 covers Torrance, CA. The median rent here is $3,148/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,020/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($107,552/yr), ZIP 90504 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90504?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90504 (Torrance, CA) is $3,148. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90504 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90504's median rent of $3,148/mo is $1,183 (60%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90504 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90504 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #293 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,148/mo.

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 $126,000/year (~$61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,148/mo in ZIP 90504. The local median household income is $107,552/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90504?

Rent in ZIP 90504 has increased 21.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90504 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90504 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,148/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($107,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90504 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90504 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.8% of ZIP 90504 households are renters, while 60.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90504 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90504 compare to the rest of Torrance?

ZIP 90504 is pricier than Torrance as a whole. At $3,148/mo, it's $151 above the Torrance citywide median of $2,997/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90504 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90504 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,148/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 90504's median household income ($107,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90504 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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