ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 90717

Part of Lomita, CA

Pop. 21,482·Los Angeles County·398th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,880/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

+$948

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 90717 · $2,880

More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,820

1 BR

$2,040

2 BR

$2,540

3 BR

$3,220

4 BR+

$3,590

Research median

$2,540/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 90717 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 90717 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($94,241) is $2,356 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($2,040); a 2-bedroom is $2,540.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90710, 1 mile away, rents for 24% less ($2,175/mo), about $8,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 90717. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$34,560/yr

At $2,880/mo median

Location

CityLomita

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.2% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$2,466 → $2,880

up 16.8%

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

Compared with 2022, rent in ZIP 90717 in Lomita, CA has increased by $414 per month, settling near $2,880 after starting the period at $2,466. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90717 in Lomita, CA now reports about $94,241, up from $85,728 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did 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%. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 90717 in Lomita, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 90717 covers Lomita, CA. The median rent here is $2,880/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($94,241/yr), ZIP 90717 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $115,000/year (about $55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,880/mo in ZIP 90717. The local median household income is $94,241/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90717?

Rent in ZIP 90717 has risen 2.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 90717 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90717 is in the middle among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #398 of 898 at $2,880/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 90717 changed +2.1%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.