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ZIP 90803

Pop. 31,526·Los Angeles County·634th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,475/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$510
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ZIP 90803 · $2,475
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,720
2 BR
$3,390
3 BR
$4,300
4 BR+
$4,790
Research median
$3,390/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
$29,700/yr
At $2,475/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.0% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90803 (Long Beach, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 64.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,526
Median income
$114,656
Median age
47.4
Renters
55.9%
Age distribution
22.7%
29.7%
14.8%
22.5%
Under 1810.2%
18–3422.7%
35–5429.7%
55–6414.8%
65+22.5%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
20.8%
White68.9%
Black4.2%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian6.8%
Education (25+)
23.9%
64.5%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma7.7%
Some college23.9%
Bachelor's+64.5%
Housing tenure
44.1%
55.9%
Owner44.1%
Renter55.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90803 in Long Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,037 → $2,475
up 21.5%
Income
$98,428 → $114,656
up 16.5%
Population
32,631 → 31,526
down 3.4%
Renter share
56.6% → 55.9%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
56% → 64.5%
+8.5 pts
Median age
45.8 → 47.4
+1.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 90803 in Long Beach, CA has increased 21.5% since 2021, going from about $2,037 per month to roughly $2,475 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,428 in 2021 to $114,656 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 5.0 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 32,631 to 31,526 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 56% to 64.5%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 90803 in Long Beach, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90803 covers Long Beach, CA. The median rent here is $2,475/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,390/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($114,656/yr), ZIP 90803 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90803?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90803 (Long Beach, CA) is $2,475. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90803 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90803's median rent of $2,475/mo is $510 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90803 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90803 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #634 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,475/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90803?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,475/mo in ZIP 90803. The local median household income is $114,656/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90803?

Rent in ZIP 90803 has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 90803 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90803 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,475/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($114,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90803 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90803 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.9% of ZIP 90803 households are renters, while 44.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90803 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90803 compare to the rest of Long Beach?

ZIP 90803 is pricier than Long Beach as a whole. At $2,475/mo, it's $111 above the Long Beach citywide median of $2,364/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90803 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90803 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,475/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 90803's median household income ($114,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90803 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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