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ZIP 90606

Part of Whittier, CA
Pop. 32,057·Los Angeles County·395th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,843/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.9%
vs US Median
+$878
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ZIP 90606 · $2,843
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,100
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,320
4 BR+
$3,700
Research median
$2,620/mo

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

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

Annual cost
$34,116/yr
At $2,843/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90606 (Whittier, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,057
Median income
$100,428
Median age
37.8
Renters
28.1%
Age distribution
20.9%
25.7%
26%
12.2%
15.2%
Under 1820.9%
18–3425.7%
35–5426%
55–6412.2%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
16.8%
84.7%
White16.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic84.7%
Asian5.7%
Education (25+)
21.6%
28.8%
30.6%
19.1%
No HS diploma21.6%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+19.1%
Housing tenure
71.9%
28.1%
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90606 in Whittier, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,377 → $100,428
up 21.9%
Population
32,583 → 32,057
down 1.6%
Renter share
31% → 28.1%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
17% → 19.1%
+2.1 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.8
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $82,377 in 2021 to $100,428 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 32,583 residents to roughly 32,057. Renters now make up 28.1% of households, compared with 31% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19.1% of adults here, versus 17% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 17, 2026

ZIP code 90606 covers Whittier, CA. The median rent here is $2,843/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($100,428/yr), ZIP 90606 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90606?

As of April 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90606 (Whittier, CA) is $2,843. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90606 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90606's median rent of $2,843/mo is $878 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90606 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90606 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #395 out of 902 ZIPs at $2,843/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,843/mo in ZIP 90606. The local median household income is $100,428/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90606?

Rent in ZIP 90606 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of April 17, 2026.

Is ZIP 90606 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90606 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,843/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($100,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90606 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90606 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.1% of ZIP 90606 households are renters, while 71.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90606 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90606 compare to the rest of Whittier?

ZIP 90606 is pricier than Whittier as a whole. At $2,843/mo, it's $455 above the Whittier citywide median of $2,388/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90606 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90606 reflects April 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,843/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 90606's median household income ($100,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90606 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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