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ZIP 90745

Part of Carson, CA
Pop. 57,397·Los Angeles County·381st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,943/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.5%
Month-over-Month
-7.4%
vs US Median
+$978
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ZIP 90745 · $2,943
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,520
3 BR
$3,190
4 BR+
$3,560
Research median
$2,520/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
$35,316/yr
At $2,943/mo median
Location
CityCarson
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.5% YoY, -7.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90745 (Carson, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,397
Median income
$107,988
Median age
41.8
Renters
32.2%
Age distribution
20.1%
21.4%
27.2%
13.3%
18.1%
Under 1820.1%
18–3421.4%
35–5427.2%
55–6413.3%
65+18.1%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
14.6%
43.6%
37.2%
White14.6%
Black6.9%
Hispanic43.6%
Asian37.2%
Education (25+)
17.2%
23.1%
31.5%
28.2%
No HS diploma17.2%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
67.8%
32.2%
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90745 in Carson, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,759 → $107,988
up 15.2%
Population
58,327 → 57,397
down 1.6%
Renter share
31.2% → 32.2%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
29% → 28.2%
-0.8 pts
Median age
39.5 → 41.8
+2.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $93,759 to $107,988 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% shift. Census counts show ZIP 90745 in Carson, CA losing about 930 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90745 covers Carson, CA. The median rent here is $2,943/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,520/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($107,988/yr), ZIP 90745 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90745?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90745 (Carson, CA) is $2,943. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90745 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90745's median rent of $2,943/mo is $978 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90745 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90745 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #381 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,943/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90745?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,943/mo in ZIP 90745. The local median household income is $107,988/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90745?

Rent in ZIP 90745 has decreased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90745 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90745 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,943/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($107,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90745 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90745 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.2% of ZIP 90745 households are renters, while 67.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90745 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90745 compare to the rest of Carson?

ZIP 90745 is more affordable than Carson overall. At $2,943/mo, it's $10 below the Carson citywide median of $2,953/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90745 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90745 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,943/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 90745's median household income ($107,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90745 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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