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ZIP 91605

Pop. 49,868·Los Angeles County·756th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,189/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$224
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ZIP 91605 · $2,189
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,950
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,430/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
$26,268/yr
At $2,189/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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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 (+4.7% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91605 (Los Angeles, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,868
Median income
$65,481
Median age
37.6
Renters
63%
Age distribution
18.5%
27.7%
27.6%
13.3%
12.8%
Under 1818.5%
18–3427.7%
35–5427.6%
55–6413.3%
65+12.8%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
32.7%
60.4%
White32.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic60.4%
Asian9.7%
Education (25+)
26.8%
25.1%
25.8%
22.3%
No HS diploma26.8%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
37%
63%
Owner37%
Renter63%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91605 in Los Angeles, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,693 → $2,189
up 29.3%
Income
$56,403 → $65,481
up 16.1%
Population
52,661 → 49,868
down 5.3%
Renter share
62.6% → 63%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 22.3%
+2.1 pts
Median age
35.9 → 37.6
+1.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 91605 in Los Angeles, CA has climbed by $496 per month, settling near $2,189 after starting the period at $1,693. Household income in the area moved from $56,403 to $65,481 across the same window, up 16.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 52,661 to 49,868 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 20.2% to 22.3%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91605 in Los Angeles, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91605 covers Los Angeles, CA. The median rent here is $2,189/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($65,481/yr), ZIP 91605 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91605 (Los Angeles, CA) is $2,189. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91605's median rent of $2,189/mo is $224 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91605 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91605 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #756 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,189/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,189/mo in ZIP 91605. The local median household income is $65,481/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91605?

Rent in ZIP 91605 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91605 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,189/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($65,481/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91605 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63% of ZIP 91605 households are renters, while 37% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91605 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91605 compare to the rest of Los Angeles?

ZIP 91605 is more affordable than Los Angeles overall. At $2,189/mo, it's $584 below the Los Angeles citywide median of $2,773/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,189/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 91605's median household income ($65,481/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91605 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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