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ZIP 91601

Pop. 36,992·Los Angeles County·532nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,665/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$700
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ZIP 91601 · $2,665
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$3,080
3 BR
$3,900
4 BR+
$4,350
Research median
$3,080/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
$31,980/yr
At $2,665/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91601 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,992
Median income
$79,607
Median age
34.2
Renters
83.3%
Age distribution
40.3%
29.8%
Under 1811.9%
18–3440.3%
35–5429.8%
55–647.6%
65+10.4%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
47.8%
33.7%
White47.8%
Black11.5%
Hispanic33.7%
Asian8.4%
Education (25+)
13.5%
25.4%
51.3%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+51.3%
Housing tenure
16.7%
83.3%
Owner16.7%
Renter83.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91601 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,304 → $2,665
up 15.7%
Income
$61,761 → $79,607
up 28.9%
Population
34,786 → 36,992
up 6.3%
Renter share
83.3% → 83.3%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
46% → 51.3%
+5.3 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 91601 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed by $361 per month, settling near $2,665 after starting the period at $2,304. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,761 in 2021 to $79,607 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 13.2 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,786 to 36,992 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 46% to 51.3%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 91601 in Los Angeles, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91601 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,665/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,080/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($79,607/yr), ZIP 91601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91601 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,665. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91601's median rent of $2,665/mo is $700 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91601 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91601 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #532 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,665/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,665/mo in ZIP 91601. The local median household income is $79,607/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91601?

Rent in ZIP 91601 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 91601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91601 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,665/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($79,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 83.3% of ZIP 91601 households are renters, while 16.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91601 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91601 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 91601 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,665/mo, it's $108 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,665/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 91601's median household income ($79,607/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91601 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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