ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91361

Pop. 18,802·Ventura County·140th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,725/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$1,793
Reported rents
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ZIP 91361 · $3,725
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,510
1 BR
$2,820
2 BR
$3,420
3 BR
$4,530
4 BR+
$5,180
Research median
$3,420/mo

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 91361 usually run 1.3% below trend in December and 1% above it in July, about $86 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91361 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91361 changed +3.8% 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 91361 rose 40.4% while median household income rose 21.5% ($119,303 to $144,900). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 91361 is 49.4% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($144,900) is $3,623 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($3,420); a 3-bedroom is $4,530.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 93012, 7 miles away, rents for 19% less ($3,024/mo), about $8,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91361. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$44,700/yr
At $3,725/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyVentura County
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91361 (Westlake Village, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 60.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,802
Median income
$144,900
Median age
50.1
Renters
30.3%
Age distribution
21.6%
12.1%
24.3%
15.2%
26.9%
Under 1821.6%
18–3412.1%
35–5424.3%
55–6415.2%
65+26.9%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
74.4%
White74.4%
Black0.6%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian7%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
27.2%
60.9%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma9.5%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+60.9%
Housing tenure
69.7%
30.3%
Owner69.7%
Renter30.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91361 in Westlake Village, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,700 → $3,725
up 38.0%
Income
$122,305 → $144,900
up 18.5%
Population
19,454 → 18,802
down 3.4%
Renter share
29.3% → 30.3%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
62.5% → 60.9%
-1.6 pts
Median age
51.4 → 50.1
-1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 91361 in Westlake Village, CA paid around $2,700 a month. That figure now sits near $3,725, up 38.0% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $144,900 today, compared with $122,305 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91361 in Westlake Village, CA losing about 652 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91361 covers Westlake Village, CA. The median rent here is $3,725/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,420/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($144,900/yr), ZIP 91361 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91361?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $149,000/year (about $72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,725/mo in ZIP 91361. The local median household income is $144,900/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91361?

Rent in ZIP 91361 has risen 3.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91361?

Asking rents in ZIP 91361 are usually lowest in December, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $86 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 91361?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 91361 rose 40.4% while median household income rose 21.5%, from $119,303 to $144,900. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 91361 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91361 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #140 of 898 at $3,725/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91361 changed +3.8%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 91361 compare to the rest of Westlake Village?

At $3,725/mo, ZIP 91361 is $517 below the Westlake Village citywide median of $4,242/mo.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,725/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 91361's median household income ($144,900/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91361 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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