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ZIP 90814

Pop. 19,471·Los Angeles County·659th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,420/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
+$455
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ZIP 90814 · $2,420
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,250
2 BR
$2,810
3 BR
$3,560
4 BR+
$3,970
Research median
$2,810/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
$29,040/yr
At $2,420/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (8.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 90814 (Long Beach, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 56.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,471
Median income
$104,650
Median age
37.1
Renters
66.5%
Age distribution
16.3%
28.3%
30.1%
12.9%
12.4%
Under 1816.3%
18–3428.3%
35–5430.1%
55–6412.9%
65+12.4%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
67.2%
32.6%
White67.2%
Black4.7%
Hispanic32.6%
Asian8.3%
Education (25+)
25.5%
56.8%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma9.7%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+56.8%
Housing tenure
33.5%
66.5%
Owner33.5%
Renter66.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 90814 in Long Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,942 → $2,420
up 24.6%
Income
$84,195 → $104,650
up 24.3%
Population
19,166 → 19,471
up 1.6%
Renter share
65.2% → 66.5%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
54.6% → 56.8%
+2.2 pts

The median rent in ZIP 90814 in Long Beach, CA stood at $1,942 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,420, reflecting a 24.6% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $84,195 to $104,650 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.3% shift. The population has grown by 1.6% since 2021, moving from about 19,166 residents to roughly 19,471. College-educated residents now make up 56.8% of adults here, versus 54.6% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 90814 in Long Beach, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 90814 covers Long Beach, CA. The median rent here is $2,420/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,810/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($104,650/yr), ZIP 90814 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 90814?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 90814 (Long Beach, CA) is $2,420. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 90814 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 90814's median rent of $2,420/mo is $455 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 90814 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 90814 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #659 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,420/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 90814?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,420/mo in ZIP 90814. The local median household income is $104,650/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 90814?

Rent in ZIP 90814 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 90814 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 90814 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,420/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($104,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 90814 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 90814 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.5% of ZIP 90814 households are renters, while 33.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 90814 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 90814 compare to the rest of Long Beach?

ZIP 90814 is pricier than Long Beach as a whole. At $2,420/mo, it's $56 above the Long Beach citywide median of $2,364/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 90814 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 90814 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,420/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 90814's median household income ($104,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 90814 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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