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ZIP 91733

Pop. 41,255·Los Angeles County·583rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,575/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
-4.6%
vs US Median
+$613
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ZIP 91733 · $2,575
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,710
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,140/mo

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,900/yr
At $2,575/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 (+9.2% YoY, -4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91733 (South El Monte, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,255
Median income
$68,278
Median age
38.2
Renters
58.3%
Age distribution
23.8%
23%
26.3%
12.9%
14.1%
Under 1823.8%
18–3423%
35–5426.3%
55–6412.9%
65+14.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
23.6%
White9%
Black0.7%
Hispanic72.4%
Asian23.6%
Education (25+)
43.9%
24.5%
19.9%
No HS diploma43.9%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college19.9%
Bachelor's+11.7%
Housing tenure
41.7%
58.3%
Owner41.7%
Renter58.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91733 in South El Monte, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,375 → $68,278
up 15.0%
Population
43,978 → 41,255
down 6.2%
Renter share
53.9% → 58.3%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
11.6% → 11.7%
+0.1 pts
Median age
35.7 → 38.2
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $59,375 to $68,278 across the same window, up 15.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91733 in South El Monte, CA losing about 2,723 residents over the five-year window, down 6.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 53.9% to 58.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 91733 covers South El Monte, CA. The median rent here is $2,575/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,720/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($68,278/yr), ZIP 91733 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91733?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91733 (South El Monte, CA) is $2,575. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91733 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91733's median rent of $2,575/mo is $613 (31%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 91733 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91733 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #583 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,575/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91733?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,575/mo in ZIP 91733. The local median household income is $68,278/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91733?

Rent in ZIP 91733 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91733 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91733 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,575/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($68,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91733 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91733 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.3% of ZIP 91733 households are renters, while 41.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91733 has a strong rental market.

When was rent data for ZIP 91733 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91733 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,575/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 91733's median household income ($68,278/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91733 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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