ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 91748

Part of Rowland Heights, CA

Pop. 42,463·Los Angeles County·663rd most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$2,390/mo

Year-over-Year

+18.0%

Month-over-Month

+2.9%

vs US Median

+$458

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ZIP 91748 · $2,390

More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

September. Asking rents in ZIP 91748 usually run 2.6% below trend in September and 1.4% above it in April, about $96 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 91748 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 91748 changed +18.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 11 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($83,428) is $2,086 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,870); a 1-bedroom is $2,090.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 90602, 7 miles away, rents for 11% less ($2,116/mo), about $3,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 91748. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,680/yr

At $2,390/mo median

Location

CityRowland Heights

StateCA

CountyLos Angeles County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 18.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+18.0% YoY, +2.9% 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

$1,648 → $2,390

up 45.0%

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 $1,648 a month. That figure now sits near $2,390, up 45.0% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 91748 covers Rowland Heights, CA. The median rent here is $2,390/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($83,428/yr), ZIP 91748 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $96,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,390/mo in ZIP 91748. The local median household income is $83,428/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91748?

Rent in ZIP 91748 has risen 18.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 91748?

Asking rents in ZIP 91748 are usually lowest in September, about 2.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in April, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $96 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 91748 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91748 is one of the more affordable among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #663 of 898 at $2,390/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 91748 changed +18.0%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.