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ZIP 90505

Part of Torrance, CA
Pop. 35,148·Los Angeles County·261st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,255/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
+$1,290
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90505 · $3,255
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,490
2 BR
$3,110
3 BR
$3,940
4 BR+
$4,390
Research median
$3,110/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
$39,060/yr
At $3,255/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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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 (+2.3% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90505 (Torrance, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,148
Median income
$115,593
Median age
44.4
Renters
44.2%
Age distribution
23.1%
14.9%
28.1%
13.6%
20.2%
Under 1823.1%
18–3414.9%
35–5428.1%
55–6413.6%
65+20.2%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
40.7%
15.5%
37.7%
White40.7%
Black3.3%
Hispanic15.5%
Asian37.7%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
14%
23.4%
59.5%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma14%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+59.5%
Housing tenure
55.8%
44.2%
Owner55.8%
Renter44.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90505 in Torrance, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,387 → $3,255
up 36.4%
Income
$101,043 → $115,593
up 14.4%
Population
37,533 → 35,148
down 6.4%
Renter share
44.4% → 44.2%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
57.3% → 59.5%
+2.2 pts
Median age
42.4 → 44.4
+2.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 90505 in Torrance, CA has shifted from $2,387 to $3,255, up 36.4% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90505 in Torrance, CA now reports about $115,593, up from $101,043 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90505 in Torrance, CA losing about 2,385 residents over the five-year window, down 6.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 57.3% to 59.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90505 in Torrance, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90505 covers Torrance, CA. The median rent here is $3,255/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($115,593/yr), ZIP 90505 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90505?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90505 (Torrance, CA) is $3,255. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90505 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90505's median rent of $3,255/mo is $1,290 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90505 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90505 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #261 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,255/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90505?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,255/mo in ZIP 90505. The local median household income is $115,593/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90505?

Rent in ZIP 90505 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90505 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90505 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,255/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($115,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90505 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90505 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.2% of ZIP 90505 households are renters, while 55.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90505 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90505 compare to the rest of Torrance?

ZIP 90505 is pricier than Torrance as a whole. At $3,255/mo, it's $258 above the Torrance citywide median of $2,997/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90505 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90505 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,255/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 90505's median household income ($115,593/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90505 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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