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ZIP 90720

Pop. 23,805·Orange County·216th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,377/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
+$1,412
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ZIP 90720 · $3,377
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,620
1 BR
$2,680
2 BR
$3,160
3 BR
$4,290
4 BR+
$5,120
Research median
$3,160/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
$40,524/yr
At $3,377/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyOrange County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.8% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90720 (Los Alamitos, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,805
Median income
$135,851
Median age
43
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
24.5%
17.3%
25.4%
14.2%
18.5%
Under 1824.5%
18–3417.3%
35–5425.4%
55–6414.2%
65+18.5%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
58.6%
22.8%
14%
White58.6%
Black2.9%
Hispanic22.8%
Asian14%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
14.2%
28.9%
53.3%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma14.2%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+53.3%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90720 in Los Alamitos, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$118,531 → $135,851
up 14.6%
Population
23,660 → 23,805
up 0.6%
Renter share
35.3% → 35.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
50.9% → 53.3%
+2.4 pts
Median age
44 → 43
-1.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90720 in Los Alamitos, CA now reports about $135,851, up from $118,531 in 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.9% to 53.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90720 covers Los Alamitos, CA. The median rent here is $3,377/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,160/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($135,851/yr), ZIP 90720 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90720?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90720 (Los Alamitos, CA) is $3,377. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90720 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90720's median rent of $3,377/mo is $1,412 (72%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90720 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90720 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #216 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,377/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90720?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,377/mo in ZIP 90720. The local median household income is $135,851/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90720?

Rent in ZIP 90720 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90720 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90720 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,377/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($135,851/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90720 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90720 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of ZIP 90720 households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90720 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90720 compare to the rest of Los Alamitos?

ZIP 90720 is pricier than Los Alamitos as a whole. At $3,377/mo, it's $284 above the Los Alamitos citywide median of $3,093/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90720 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90720 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,377/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 90720's median household income ($135,851/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90720 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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