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ZIP 90808

Pop. 39,317·Los Angeles County·264th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,239/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$1,274
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ZIP 90808 · $3,239
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,450
2 BR
$3,050
3 BR
$3,870
4 BR+
$4,310
Research median
$3,050/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
$38,868/yr
At $3,239/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.5% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90808 (Long Beach, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 46.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,317
Median income
$137,855
Median age
44.8
Renters
17.5%
Age distribution
21.2%
16%
28.1%
13.5%
21.1%
Under 1821.2%
18–3416%
35–5428.1%
55–6413.5%
65+21.1%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
56.7%
25.7%
White56.7%
Black5%
Hispanic25.7%
Asian10.9%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
14.5%
33.2%
46.8%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+46.8%
Housing tenure
82.5%
17.5%
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90808 in Long Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$118,814 → $137,855
up 16.0%
Population
39,723 → 39,317
down 1.0%
Renter share
17.4% → 17.5%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
45% → 46.8%
+1.8 pts
Median age
43.2 → 44.8
+1.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 90808 in Long Beach, CA now reports about $137,855, up from $118,814 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,723 to 39,317 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90808 covers Long Beach, CA. The median rent here is $3,239/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($137,855/yr), ZIP 90808 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90808?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90808 (Long Beach, CA) is $3,239. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90808 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90808's median rent of $3,239/mo is $1,274 (65%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90808 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90808 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #264 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,239/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90808?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $130,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,239/mo in ZIP 90808. The local median household income is $137,855/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90808?

Rent in ZIP 90808 has increased 9.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90808 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90808 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,239/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($137,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90808 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90808 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.5% of ZIP 90808 households are renters, while 82.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 90808 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 90808 compare to the rest of Long Beach?

ZIP 90808 is pricier than Long Beach as a whole. At $3,239/mo, it's $875 above the Long Beach citywide median of $2,364/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90808 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90808 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,239/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 90808's median household income ($137,855/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90808 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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