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ZIP 91042

Pop. 26,928·Los Angeles County·584th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,582/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.1%
Month-over-Month
+7.9%
vs US Median
+$617
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ZIP 91042 · $2,582
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,470
Research median
$2,460/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
$30,984/yr
At $2,582/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.1% YoY, +7.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91042 (Los Angeles, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 31.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,928
Median income
$85,603
Median age
45.8
Renters
47.1%
Age distribution
16.8%
19.1%
27%
15.9%
21.3%
Under 1816.8%
18–3419.1%
35–5427%
55–6415.9%
65+21.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
62.6%
26.3%
White62.6%
Black1.8%
Hispanic26.3%
Asian7.5%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
15.4%
20.9%
32%
31.8%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma20.9%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+31.8%
Housing tenure
52.9%
47.1%
Owner52.9%
Renter47.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91042 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,115 → $85,603
up 17.1%
Population
26,686 → 26,928
up 0.9%
Renter share
45.5% → 47.1%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
29.9% → 31.8%
+1.9 pts
Median age
44.9 → 45.8
+0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $73,115 to $85,603 across the same window, up 17.1% versus 2021. The renter share has risen from 45.5% to 47.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91042 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,582/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($85,603/yr), ZIP 91042 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91042 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,582. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91042's median rent of $2,582/mo is $617 (31%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91042 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91042 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #584 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,582/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,582/mo in ZIP 91042. The local median household income is $85,603/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91042?

Rent in ZIP 91042 has increased 17.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91042 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,582/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($85,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91042 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.1% of ZIP 91042 households are renters, while 52.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91042 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 91042 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,582/mo, it's $191 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,582/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 91042's median household income ($85,603/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91042 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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