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ZIP 91602

Pop. 20,957·Los Angeles County·509th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,698/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
+$733
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ZIP 91602 · $2,698
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,340
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$3,260
3 BR
$4,130
4 BR+
$4,600
Research median
$3,260/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
$32,376/yr
At $2,698/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91602 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,957
Median income
$102,914
Median age
38.8
Renters
66.7%
Age distribution
14.8%
25.6%
36.9%
Under 1814.8%
18–3425.6%
35–5436.9%
55–6411.5%
65+11.2%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
56.4%
20.2%
White56.4%
Black8.7%
Hispanic20.2%
Asian9.6%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
29.7%
54.2%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma11.5%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+54.2%
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 91602 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,321 → $2,698
up 16.2%
Income
$83,866 → $102,914
up 22.7%
Population
20,465 → 20,957
up 2.4%
Renter share
67.8% → 66.7%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
55.1% → 54.2%
-0.9 pts
Median age
39.5 → 38.8
-0.7 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 91602 in Los Angeles, CA stood at $2,321 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,698, reflecting a 16.2% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,866 in 2021 to $102,914 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 20,465 residents to roughly 20,957. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 91602 in Los Angeles, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91602 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,698/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,260/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($102,914/yr), ZIP 91602 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91602 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,698. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91602's median rent of $2,698/mo is $733 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91602 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91602 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #509 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,698/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,698/mo in ZIP 91602. The local median household income is $102,914/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91602?

Rent in ZIP 91602 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91602 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,698/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($102,914/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91602 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.7% of ZIP 91602 households are renters, while 33.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91602 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91602 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 91602 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,698/mo, it's $75 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,698/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 91602's median household income ($102,914/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91602 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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