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ZIP 91204

Part of Glendale, CA
Pop. 17,857·Los Angeles County·467th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,769/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$804
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ZIP 91204 · $2,769
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,020
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,820
3 BR
$3,580
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,820/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
$33,228/yr
At $2,769/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91204 (Glendale, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,857
Median income
$74,144
Median age
37
Renters
93.3%
Age distribution
17.3%
29.8%
26.6%
15%
Under 1817.3%
18–3429.8%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.3%
65+15%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
51.5%
29.7%
15.6%
White51.5%
Black2.4%
Hispanic29.7%
Asian15.6%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
14.4%
24.3%
22.9%
38.5%
No HS diploma14.4%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+38.5%
Housing tenure
93.3%
Owner6.7%
Renter93.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91204 in Glendale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,118 → $2,769
up 30.7%
Income
$63,443 → $74,144
up 16.9%
Population
18,738 → 17,857
down 4.7%
Renter share
91.7% → 93.3%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
32.7% → 38.5%
+5.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 91204 in Glendale, CA has increased by $651 per month, settling near $2,769 after starting the period at $2,118. Census figures show median household income at $74,144 today, compared with $63,443 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,738 to 17,857 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 93.3% of households rent today, against 91.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32.7% to 38.5%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91204 covers Glendale, CA. The median rent here is $2,769/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($74,144/yr), ZIP 91204 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91204 (Glendale, CA) is $2,769. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91204's median rent of $2,769/mo is $804 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91204 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91204 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #467 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,769/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,769/mo in ZIP 91204. The local median household income is $74,144/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91204?

Rent in ZIP 91204 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91204 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,769/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($74,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91204 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 93.3% of ZIP 91204 households are renters, while 6.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91204 compare to the rest of Glendale?

ZIP 91204 is pricier than Glendale as a whole. At $2,769/mo, it's $37 above the Glendale citywide median of $2,732/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,769/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 91204's median household income ($74,144/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91204 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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