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ZIP 91748

Pop. 42,463·Los Angeles County·594th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,560/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.8%
Month-over-Month
-7.1%
vs US Median
+$598
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ZIP 91748 · $2,560
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,870
1 BR
$2,090
2 BR
$2,610
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,680
Research median
$2,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,720/yr
At $2,560/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 9.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.8% YoY, -7.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91748 (Rowland Heights, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,463
Median income
$83,428
Median age
46.4
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
16.8%
19%
26.5%
14.8%
22.9%
Under 1816.8%
18–3419%
35–5426.5%
55–6414.8%
65+22.9%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
30.1%
60.8%
White9.3%
Black1.6%
Hispanic30.1%
Asian60.8%
Education (25+)
15.4%
25.2%
24.5%
34.9%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma25.2%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+34.9%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91748 in Rowland Heights, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,882 → $2,560
up 36.0%
Income
$77,183 → $83,428
up 8.1%
Population
45,205 → 42,463
down 6.1%
Renter share
34.2% → 33.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
37.7% → 34.9%
-2.8 pts
Median age
42 → 46.4
+4.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 91748 in Rowland Heights, CA paid around $1,882 a month. That figure now sits near $2,560, up 36.0% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 91748 in Rowland Heights, CA now reports about $83,428, up from $77,183 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91748 in Rowland Heights, CA losing about 2,742 residents over the five-year window, down 6.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 37.7% to 34.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 91748 in Rowland Heights, CA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 91748 covers Rowland Heights, CA. The median rent here is $2,560/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($83,428/yr), ZIP 91748 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91748?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91748 (Rowland Heights, CA) is $2,560. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91748 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91748's median rent of $2,560/mo is $598 (30%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 91748 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91748 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #594 out of 897 ZIPs at $2,560/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91748?

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 $2,560/mo in ZIP 91748. The local median household income is $83,428/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91748?

Rent in ZIP 91748 has increased 9.8% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91748 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91748 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,560/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($83,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91748 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91748 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of ZIP 91748 households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91748 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91748 compare to the rest of Rowland Heights?

ZIP 91748 is more affordable than Rowland Heights overall. At $2,560/mo, it's $36 below the Rowland Heights citywide median of $2,596/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91748 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91748 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,560/mo, rent takes ~37% of ZIP 91748's median household income ($83,428/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91748 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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