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ZIP 90717

Part of Lomita, CA
Pop. 21,482·Los Angeles County·325th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,052/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
+$1,087
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 90717 · $3,052
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$2,040
2 BR
$2,540
3 BR
$3,220
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,540/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,624/yr
At $3,052/mo median
Location
CityLomita
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90717 (Lomita, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,482
Median income
$94,241
Median age
39.1
Renters
55.2%
Age distribution
21.2%
22%
25.4%
13.6%
17.8%
Under 1821.2%
18–3422%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.6%
65+17.8%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
41.8%
35.9%
17.4%
White41.8%
Black4.2%
Hispanic35.9%
Asian17.4%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
14.4%
20.5%
30.8%
34.4%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college30.8%
Bachelor's+34.4%
Housing tenure
44.8%
55.2%
Owner44.8%
Renter55.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90717 in Lomita, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,728 → $94,241
up 9.9%
Population
21,727 → 21,482
down 1.1%
Renter share
57.6% → 55.2%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
38.5% → 34.4%
-4.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90717 in Lomita, CA now reports about $94,241, up from $85,728 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,727 to 21,482 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 55.2% of households rent today, against 57.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 38.5% to 34.4%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90717 covers Lomita, CA. The median rent here is $3,052/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/mo.

At 39% of local median household income ($94,241/yr), ZIP 90717 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90717?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90717 (Lomita, CA) is $3,052. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90717 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90717's median rent of $3,052/mo is $1,087 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90717 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90717 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #325 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,052/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90717?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,052/mo in ZIP 90717. The local median household income is $94,241/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90717?

Rent in ZIP 90717 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90717 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90717 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,052/mo, rent takes approximately 39% of the local median household income ($94,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90717 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90717 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.2% of ZIP 90717 households are renters, while 44.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90717 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90717 compare to the rest of Lomita?

ZIP 90717 is more affordable than Lomita overall. At $3,052/mo, it's $66 below the Lomita citywide median of $3,118/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90717 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90717 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
39%
MODERATE

At $3,052/mo, rent takes ~39% of ZIP 90717's median household income ($94,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90717 39%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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