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ZIP 90805

Pop. 92,402·Los Angeles County·767th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,149/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$184
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ZIP 90805 · $2,149
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$2,900
4 BR+
$3,230
Research median
$2,290/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
$25,788/yr
At $2,149/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90805 (Long Beach, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
92,402
Median income
$73,415
Median age
34.6
Renters
57.9%
Age distribution
24.5%
26.1%
27.1%
Under 1824.5%
18–3426.1%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.2%
65+11.1%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
14.9%
17.6%
58.1%
12.8%
White14.9%
Black17.6%
Hispanic58.1%
Asian12.8%
Education (25+)
25.8%
25.7%
30.3%
18.2%
No HS diploma25.8%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+18.2%
Housing tenure
42.1%
57.9%
Owner42.1%
Renter57.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90805 in Long Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,614 → $2,149
up 33.1%
Income
$57,232 → $73,415
up 28.3%
Population
96,840 → 92,402
down 4.6%
Renter share
57.6% → 57.9%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
15.8% → 18.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34.6
+1.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 90805 in Long Beach, CA stood at $1,614 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,149, reflecting a 33.1% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $73,415 today, compared with $57,232 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.6% since 2021, moving from about 96,840 residents to roughly 92,402. College-educated residents now make up 18.2% of adults here, versus 15.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90805 covers Long Beach, CA. The median rent here is $2,149/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($73,415/yr), ZIP 90805 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90805?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90805 (Long Beach, CA) is $2,149. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90805 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90805's median rent of $2,149/mo is $184 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90805 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90805 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #767 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,149/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90805?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,149/mo in ZIP 90805. The local median household income is $73,415/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90805?

Rent in ZIP 90805 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90805 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90805 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,149/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($73,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90805 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 90805 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.9% of ZIP 90805 households are renters, while 42.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90805 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90805 compare to the rest of Long Beach?

ZIP 90805 is more affordable than Long Beach overall. At $2,149/mo, it's $215 below the Long Beach citywide median of $2,364/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90805 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90805 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,149/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 90805's median household income ($73,415/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90805 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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