ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90605

Part of Whittier, CA

Pop. 39,387·Los Angeles County·506th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,709/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

+$777

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 90605 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 90605 · $2,709

More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,790

1 BR

$2,000

2 BR

$2,500

3 BR

$3,170

4 BR+

$3,530

Research median

$2,500/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90605 changed +6.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($99,635) is $2,491 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,000); a 2-bedroom is $2,500.

Rank in Whittier

3rd cheapest of 4 ZIP codes in Whittier.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90602, 2 miles away, rents for 22% less ($2,116/mo), about $7,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90605. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$32,508/yr

At $2,709/mo median

Location

CityWhittier

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90605 (Whittier, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

39,387

Median income

$99,635

Median age

37.2

Renters

34.1%

Age distribution

22.5%

24.6%

27.1%

13.3%

12.4%

Under 1822.5%

18–3424.6%

35–5427.1%

55–6413.3%

65+12.4%

Gender

50.6%

49.4%

Male50.6%

Female49.4%

Race & ethnicity

24.1%

76.2%

White24.1%

Black1.4%

Hispanic76.2%

Asian6%

Education (25+)

19.5%

28%

30.7%

21.8%

No HS diploma19.5%

HS diploma28%

Some college30.7%

Bachelor's+21.8%

Housing tenure

65.9%

34.1%

Owner65.9%

Renter34.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90605 in Whittier, CA has changed in 5 years

Income

$83,667 → $99,635

up 19.1%

Population

42,600 → 39,387

down 7.5%

Renter share

33.9% → 34.1%

+0.2 pts

Bachelor's+

20.6% → 21.8%

+1.2 pts

Median age

35.2 → 37.2

+2.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,667 in 2021 to $99,635 more recently. The population has contracted by 7.5% since 2021, moving from about 42,600 residents to roughly 39,387.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 90605

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 90605

About renting in ZIP 90605

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90605 covers Whittier, CA. The median rent here is $2,709/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($99,635/yr), ZIP 90605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (about $52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,709/mo in ZIP 90605. The local median household income is $99,635/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90605?

Rent in ZIP 90605 has risen 6.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 90605 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90605 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #506 of 898 at $2,709/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90605 changed +6.0%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.