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ZIP 90712

Part of Lakewood, CA
Pop. 30,800·Los Angeles County·183rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,498/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$1,533
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 90712 · $3,498
More expensive than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,310
1 BR
$2,580
2 BR
$3,220
3 BR
$4,080
4 BR+
$4,550
Research median
$3,220/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
$41,976/yr
At $3,498/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90712 (Lakewood, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,800
Median income
$122,435
Median age
37.8
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
22.4%
23%
27.7%
12.2%
14.7%
Under 1822.4%
18–3423%
35–5427.7%
55–6412.2%
65+14.7%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
35.7%
38.5%
16%
White35.7%
Black8.2%
Hispanic38.5%
Asian16%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
21.9%
32.8%
37.1%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college32.8%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90712 in Lakewood, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$108,877 → $122,435
up 12.5%
Population
31,701 → 30,800
down 2.8%
Renter share
25.1% → 24.5%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
35.9% → 37.1%
+1.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90712 in Lakewood, CA now reports about $122,435, up from $108,877 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 90712 in Lakewood, CA losing about 901 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90712 covers Lakewood, CA. The median rent here is $3,498/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,220/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($122,435/yr), ZIP 90712 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 90712?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90712 (Lakewood, CA) is $3,498. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90712 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90712's median rent of $3,498/mo is $1,533 (78%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90712 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90712 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #183 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,498/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90712?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $140,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,498/mo in ZIP 90712. The local median household income is $122,435/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90712?

Rent in ZIP 90712 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 90712 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90712 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,498/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($122,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90712 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90712 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of ZIP 90712 households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90712 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90712 compare to the rest of Lakewood?

ZIP 90712 is pricier than Lakewood as a whole. At $3,498/mo, it's $68 above the Lakewood citywide median of $3,430/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90712 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90712 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $3,498/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 90712's median household income ($122,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90712 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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