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ZIP 91401

Pop. 39,231·Los Angeles County·621st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,496/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$531
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ZIP 91401 · $2,496
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,630
3 BR
$3,330
4 BR+
$3,710
Research median
$2,630/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
$29,952/yr
At $2,496/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91401 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,231
Median income
$79,552
Median age
37.8
Renters
66.7%
Age distribution
19.6%
26.4%
29.6%
13.6%
Under 1819.6%
18–3426.4%
35–5429.6%
55–6410.9%
65+13.6%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
44.9%
45.2%
White44.9%
Black4.4%
Hispanic45.2%
Asian5.4%
Education (25+)
20.4%
19.8%
21.2%
38.7%
No HS diploma20.4%
HS diploma19.8%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
33.3%
66.7%
Owner33.3%
Renter66.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91401 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,043 → $2,496
up 22.2%
Income
$65,458 → $79,552
up 21.5%
Population
38,974 → 39,231
up 0.7%
Renter share
65.7% → 66.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 38.7%
-0.2 pts
Median age
36.5 → 37.8
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 91401 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed from $2,043 to $2,496, a 22.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $79,552 today, compared with $65,458 five years earlier. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 91401

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91401 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,496/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($79,552/yr), ZIP 91401 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91401 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,496. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91401's median rent of $2,496/mo is $531 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91401 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #621 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,496/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,496/mo in ZIP 91401. The local median household income is $79,552/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91401?

Rent in ZIP 91401 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91401 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,496/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($79,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91401 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.7% of ZIP 91401 households are renters, while 33.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91401 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91401 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 91401 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,496/mo, it's $277 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,496/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 91401's median household income ($79,552/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91401 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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