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ZIP 91201

Part of Glendale, CA
Pop. 22,394·Los Angeles County·596th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,546/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
+$581
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ZIP 91201 · $2,546
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,290
2 BR
$2,850
3 BR
$3,610
4 BR+
$4,020
Research median
$2,850/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
$30,552/yr
At $2,546/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 6.4% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.4% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91201 (Glendale, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,394
Median income
$82,301
Median age
40.5
Renters
66.8%
Age distribution
18.8%
23.3%
27.9%
13.4%
16.6%
Under 1818.8%
18–3423.3%
35–5427.9%
55–6413.4%
65+16.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
73.5%
18.5%
White73.5%
Black0.6%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian5.6%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
13.5%
22.9%
26.7%
36.9%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma22.9%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+36.9%
Housing tenure
33.2%
66.8%
Owner33.2%
Renter66.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91201 in Glendale, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,432 → $82,301
up 38.5%
Population
22,807 → 22,394
down 1.8%
Renter share
70.6% → 66.8%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 36.9%
+4.2 pts
Median age
41.1 → 40.5
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $82,301 today, compared with $59,432 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 91201 in Glendale, CA losing about 413 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 70.6% to 66.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.7% to 36.9% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 91201

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91201 covers Glendale, CA. The median rent here is $2,546/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,850/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($82,301/yr), ZIP 91201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91201 (Glendale, CA) is $2,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91201's median rent of $2,546/mo is $581 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91201 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91201 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #596 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,546/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,546/mo in ZIP 91201. The local median household income is $82,301/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91201?

Rent in ZIP 91201 has decreased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91201 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,546/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($82,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91201 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.8% of ZIP 91201 households are renters, while 33.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91201 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 91201 is more affordable than Glendale overall. At $2,546/mo, it's $186 below the Glendale citywide median of $2,732/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,546/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 91201's median household income ($82,301/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91201 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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