ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91205

Part of Glendale, CA

Pop. 34,254·Los Angeles County·714th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,296/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.5%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$364

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 91205 · $2,296

More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,980

1 BR

$2,220

2 BR

$2,770

3 BR

$3,510

4 BR+

$3,910

Research median

$2,770/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91205 is 0.5% below its high of $2,308 in March 2025, at $2,296 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91205 changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91205 rose 21.7% while median household income rose 44% ($44,835 to $64,564). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91205 is 24.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($64,564) is $1,614 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,980).

Rank in Glendale

1st cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Glendale.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90057, 5 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,891/mo), about $4,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91205. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$27,552/yr

At $2,296/mo median

Location

CityGlendale

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91205 (Glendale, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 38.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,254

Median income

$64,564

Median age

Renters

82.3%

Age distribution

15.9%

24.7%

26.9%

12.6%

20%

Under 1815.9%

18–3424.7%

35–5426.9%

55–6412.6%

65+20%

Gender

49.1%

50.9%

Male49.1%

Female50.9%

Race & ethnicity

60.3%

26.7%

White60.3%

Black1.8%

Hispanic26.7%

Asian10.9%

Education (25+)

16.6%

22.7%

21.9%

38.8%

No HS diploma16.6%

HS diploma22.7%

Some college21.9%

Bachelor's+38.8%

Housing tenure

17.7%

82.3%

Owner17.7%

Renter82.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,815 → $2,296

up 26.5%

Income

$48,888 → $64,564

up 32.1%

Population

36,367 → 34,254

down 5.8%

Renter share

86.1% → 82.3%

-3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

36.9% → 38.8%

+1.9 pts

Median age

40.1 → 41

+0.9 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA has shifted from $1,815 to $2,296, up 26.5% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $48,888 to $64,564 across the same window, up 32.1% versus 2021. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA losing about 2,113 residents over the five-year window, down 5.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 86.1% to 82.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91205 in Glendale, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91205 covers Glendale, CA. The median rent here is $2,296/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,770/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($64,564/yr), ZIP 91205 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (about $44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,296/mo in ZIP 91205. The local median household income is $64,564/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91205?

Rent in ZIP 91205 has risen 1.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.5% below its high of $2,308 in March 2025.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91205?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91205 rose 21.7% while median household income rose 44%, from $44,835 to $64,564. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91205 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91205 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #714 of 898 at $2,296/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91205 changed +1.5%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.