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ZIP 91731

Part of El Monte, CA
Pop. 27,620·Los Angeles County·598th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,540/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
+$575
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ZIP 91731 · $2,540
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,110
Research median
$2,200/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
$30,480/yr
At $2,540/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 5.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91731 (El Monte, CA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,620
Median income
$62,215
Median age
36.6
Renters
60.4%
Age distribution
23.3%
23.3%
24.7%
17.4%
Under 1823.3%
18–3423.3%
35–5424.7%
55–6411.2%
65+17.4%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.1%
27.6%
White9.5%
Black0.5%
Hispanic67.1%
Asian27.6%
Education (25+)
32.8%
30.4%
21.6%
15.2%
No HS diploma32.8%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college21.6%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
39.6%
60.4%
Owner39.6%
Renter60.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91731 in El Monte, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,758 → $62,215
up 17.9%
Population
28,244 → 27,620
down 2.2%
Renter share
63.1% → 60.4%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
13.9% → 15.2%
+1.3 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.6
+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $62,215 today, compared with $52,758 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 91731 in El Monte, CA losing about 624 residents over the five-year window, down 2.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 63.1% to 60.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91731 covers El Monte, CA. The median rent here is $2,540/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($62,215/yr), ZIP 91731 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91731?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91731 (El Monte, CA) is $2,540. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91731 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91731's median rent of $2,540/mo is $575 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91731 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91731 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #598 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,540/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91731?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,540/mo in ZIP 91731. The local median household income is $62,215/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91731?

Rent in ZIP 91731 has decreased 5.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91731 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91731 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,540/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($62,215/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91731 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91731 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.4% of ZIP 91731 households are renters, while 39.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91731 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91731 compare to the rest of El Monte?

ZIP 91731 is pricier than El Monte as a whole. At $2,540/mo, it's $159 above the El Monte citywide median of $2,381/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91731 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91731 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $2,540/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 91731's median household income ($62,215/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91731 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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