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ZIP 90638

Pop. 45,933·Los Angeles County·337th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,036/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$1,071
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ZIP 90638 · $3,036
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,390
2 BR
$2,980
3 BR
$3,780
4 BR+
$4,210
Research median
$2,980/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
$36,432/yr
At $3,036/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90638 (La Mirada, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,933
Median income
$109,649
Median age
44.2
Renters
23.8%
Age distribution
19.7%
19%
26.1%
13.4%
21.8%
Under 1819.7%
18–3419%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.4%
65+21.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
33.7%
47%
21.4%
White33.7%
Black3%
Hispanic47%
Asian21.4%
Education (25+)
21.7%
29.3%
40.9%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma21.7%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
76.2%
23.8%
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90638 in La Mirada, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,838 → $109,649
up 12.1%
Population
46,335 → 45,933
down 0.9%
Renter share
22.8% → 23.8%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
37.4% → 40.9%
+3.5 pts
Median age
43.2 → 44.2
+1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90638 in La Mirada, CA now reports about $109,649, up from $97,838 in 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.4% to 40.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90638 covers La Mirada, CA. The median rent here is $3,036/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,980/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($109,649/yr), ZIP 90638 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90638?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90638 (La Mirada, CA) is $3,036. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90638 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90638's median rent of $3,036/mo is $1,071 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90638 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90638 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #337 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,036/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90638?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,036/mo in ZIP 90638. The local median household income is $109,649/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90638?

Rent in ZIP 90638 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90638 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90638 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,036/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($109,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90638 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90638 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.8% of ZIP 90638 households are renters, while 76.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90638 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90638 compare to the rest of La Mirada?

ZIP 90638 sits right at the La Mirada citywide median of $3,036/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90638 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90638 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,036/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 90638's median household income ($109,649/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90638 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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