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ZIP 90640

Pop. 61,382·Los Angeles County·720th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,289/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$324
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ZIP 90640 · $2,289
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,710
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,390
3 BR
$3,030
4 BR+
$3,370
Research median
$2,390/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,468/yr
At $2,289/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90640 (Montebello, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,382
Median income
$79,625
Median age
40.1
Renters
53.8%
Age distribution
20.5%
23.3%
26%
18.6%
Under 1820.5%
18–3423.3%
35–5426%
55–6411.5%
65+18.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
16.2%
76.3%
14.3%
White16.2%
Black0.7%
Hispanic76.3%
Asian14.3%
Education (25+)
25.2%
26.3%
25.5%
23%
No HS diploma25.2%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
46.2%
53.8%
Owner46.2%
Renter53.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90640 in Montebello, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,460 → $79,625
up 19.8%
Population
62,941 → 61,382
down 2.5%
Renter share
55.6% → 53.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 23%
+2.8 pts
Median age
37.4 → 40.1
+2.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90640 in Montebello, CA now reports about $79,625, up from $66,460 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90640 in Montebello, CA losing about 1,559 residents over the five-year window, down 2.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 55.6% to 53.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 20.2% to 23% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90640 covers Montebello, CA. The median rent here is $2,289/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($79,625/yr), ZIP 90640 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90640?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90640 (Montebello, CA) is $2,289. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90640 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90640's median rent of $2,289/mo is $324 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90640 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90640 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #720 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,289/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90640?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,289/mo in ZIP 90640. The local median household income is $79,625/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90640?

Rent in ZIP 90640 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90640 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90640 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,289/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($79,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90640 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90640 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.8% of ZIP 90640 households are renters, while 46.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90640 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90640 compare to the rest of Montebello?

ZIP 90640 sits right at the Montebello citywide median of $2,289/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90640 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90640 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,289/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 90640's median household income ($79,625/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90640 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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