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ZIP 90605

Part of Whittier, CA
Pop. 39,387·Los Angeles County·408th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,879/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.1%
Month-over-Month
+9.5%
vs US Median
+$914
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ZIP 90605 · $2,879
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$34,548/yr
At $2,879/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.1% YoY, +9.5% 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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90605 covers Whittier, CA. The median rent here is $2,879/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($99,635/yr), ZIP 90605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90605 (Whittier, CA) is $2,879. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90605's median rent of $2,879/mo is $914 (47%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90605 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90605 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #408 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,879/mo.

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 $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,879/mo in ZIP 90605. The local median household income is $99,635/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90605?

Rent in ZIP 90605 has increased 20.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90605 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,879/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($99,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90605 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.1% of ZIP 90605 households are renters, while 65.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90605 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90605 compare to the rest of Whittier?

ZIP 90605 is pricier than Whittier as a whole. At $2,879/mo, it's $491 above the Whittier citywide median of $2,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,879/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 90605's median household income ($99,635/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90605 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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