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ZIP 90602

Part of Whittier, CA
Pop. 25,905·Los Angeles County·788th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,087/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$122
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ZIP 90602 · $2,087
More expensive than 65% 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

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
$25,044/yr
At $2,087/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.1% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90602 (Whittier, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,905
Median income
$68,505
Median age
34.3
Renters
61.1%
Age distribution
26.3%
25.3%
26.3%
Under 1826.3%
18–3425.3%
35–5426.3%
55–6410.5%
65+11.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
24.3%
74.6%
White24.3%
Black2%
Hispanic74.6%
Asian2.8%
Education (25+)
17.9%
29.2%
31.3%
21.7%
No HS diploma17.9%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
38.9%
61.1%
Owner38.9%
Renter61.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90602 in Whittier, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,328 → $68,505
up 23.8%
Population
25,907 → 25,905
up 0.0%
Renter share
62.3% → 61.1%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
17.7% → 21.7%
+4.0 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,328 in 2021 to $68,505 more recently. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.7% to 21.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90602 covers Whittier, CA. The median rent here is $2,087/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 37% of local median household income ($68,505/yr), ZIP 90602 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90602 (Whittier, CA) is $2,087. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90602's median rent of $2,087/mo is $122 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90602 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90602 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #788 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,087/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,087/mo in ZIP 90602. The local median household income is $68,505/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90602?

Rent in ZIP 90602 has decreased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90602 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,087/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($68,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90602 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.1% of ZIP 90602 households are renters, while 38.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90602 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90602 compare to the rest of Whittier?

ZIP 90602 is more affordable than Whittier overall. At $2,087/mo, it's $301 below the Whittier citywide median of $2,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,087/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 90602's median household income ($68,505/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90602 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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