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ZIP 90601

Part of Whittier, CA
Pop. 30,078·Los Angeles County·715th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,307/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$342
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ZIP 90601 · $2,307
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,470
3 BR
$3,130
4 BR+
$3,490
Research median
$2,470/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,684/yr
At $2,307/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90601 (Whittier, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,078
Median income
$104,052
Median age
41.6
Renters
38%
Age distribution
17.9%
22.2%
26.6%
14.7%
18.6%
Under 1817.9%
18–3422.2%
35–5426.6%
55–6414.7%
65+18.6%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
25.4%
70.6%
White25.4%
Black1.5%
Hispanic70.6%
Asian6.5%
Education (25+)
25.5%
31.7%
31.1%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+31.1%
Housing tenure
62%
38%
Owner62%
Renter38%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90601 in Whittier, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,268 → $104,052
up 20.6%
Population
30,955 → 30,078
down 2.8%
Renter share
40.2% → 38%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 31.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
39.6 → 41.6
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $104,052 today, compared with $86,268 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 30,955 residents to roughly 30,078. Renters now make up 38% of households, compared with 40.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.1% of adults here, versus 29% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90601 covers Whittier, CA. The median rent here is $2,307/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($104,052/yr), ZIP 90601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90601 (Whittier, CA) is $2,307. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90601's median rent of $2,307/mo is $342 (17%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90601 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #715 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,307/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,307/mo in ZIP 90601. The local median household income is $104,052/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90601?

Rent in ZIP 90601 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90601 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,307/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($104,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of ZIP 90601 households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90601 compare to the rest of Whittier?

ZIP 90601 is more affordable than Whittier overall. At $2,307/mo, it's $81 below the Whittier citywide median of $2,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,307/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 90601's median household income ($104,052/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90601 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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