ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90505

Part of Torrance, CA

Pop. 35,148·Los Angeles County·195th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$3,452/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

+$1,520

Reported rents

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ZIP 90505 · $3,452

More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

July. Asking rents in ZIP 90505 usually run 0.7% below trend in July and 1.2% above it in February, about $66 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90505 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90505 changed +5.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($115,593) is $2,890 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,490); a 2-bedroom is $3,110.

Rank in Torrance

4th cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Torrance.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90717, 2 miles away, rents for 17% less ($2,880/mo), about $6,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90505. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$41,424/yr

At $3,452/mo median

Location

CityTorrance

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% 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

$2,620 → $3,452

up 31.8%

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 $2,620 to $3,452, up 31.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90505 covers Torrance, CA. The median rent here is $3,452/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,110/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($115,593/yr), ZIP 90505 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $138,000/year (about $66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,452/mo in ZIP 90505. The local median household income is $115,593/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90505?

Rent in ZIP 90505 has risen 5.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 90505?

Asking rents in ZIP 90505 are usually lowest in July, about 0.7% below their yearly trend, and highest in February, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $66 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 90505 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90505 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #195 of 898 at $3,452/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90505 changed +5.0%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.