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ZIP 91040

Pop. 20,821·Los Angeles County·376th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,950/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+9.6%
vs US Median
+$985
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 91040 · $2,950
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$2,080
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,300
4 BR+
$3,670
Research median
$2,600/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
$35,400/yr
At $2,950/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +9.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91040 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,821
Median income
$98,256
Median age
44.6
Renters
33.5%
Age distribution
18.1%
17.4%
27.6%
15.1%
21.8%
Under 1818.1%
18–3417.4%
35–5427.6%
55–6415.1%
65+21.8%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
63.2%
24.8%
White63.2%
Black2.5%
Hispanic24.8%
Asian8.2%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
12%
25.4%
31.5%
31%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma25.4%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+31%
Housing tenure
66.5%
33.5%
Owner66.5%
Renter33.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91040 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,044 → $98,256
up 0.2%
Population
21,289 → 20,821
down 2.2%
Renter share
24.1% → 33.5%
+9.4 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 31%
-2.7 pts
Median age
45.1 → 44.6
-0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $98,044 to $98,256 across the same window, up 0.2% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,289 to 20,821 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 33.5% of households rent today, against 24.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 33.7% to 31%.

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About renting in ZIP 91040

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91040 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,950/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($98,256/yr), ZIP 91040 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91040?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91040 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,950. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91040 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91040's median rent of $2,950/mo is $985 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91040 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91040 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #376 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,950/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91040?

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 $2,950/mo in ZIP 91040. The local median household income is $98,256/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91040?

Rent in ZIP 91040 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 91040 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91040 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,950/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($98,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91040 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91040 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.5% of ZIP 91040 households are renters, while 66.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91040 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91040 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 91040 is pricier than Los Angeles as a whole. At $2,950/mo, it's $177 above the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91040 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91040 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,950/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 91040's median household income ($98,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91040 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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