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ZIP 91790

Pop. 44,710·Los Angeles County·476th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,743/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$778
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ZIP 91790 · $2,743
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,090
1 BR
$2,340
2 BR
$2,920
3 BR
$3,700
4 BR+
$4,120
Research median
$2,920/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
$32,916/yr
At $2,743/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 (+1.4% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91790 (West Covina, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,710
Median income
$102,927
Median age
39.1
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
21.7%
23.1%
25.2%
13%
17%
Under 1821.7%
18–3423.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6413%
65+17%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
17.9%
60%
24.7%
White17.9%
Black3.4%
Hispanic60%
Asian24.7%
Education (25+)
16.9%
28.8%
29.6%
24.7%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma28.8%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+24.7%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91790 in West Covina, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,141 → $2,743
up 28.1%
Income
$93,181 → $102,927
up 10.5%
Population
45,497 → 44,710
down 1.7%
Renter share
35.1% → 38.6%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 24.7%
+1.9 pts
Median age
37.9 → 39.1
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 91790 in West Covina, CA has shifted from $2,141 to $2,743, up 28.1% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $93,181 to $102,927 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.5% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 91790 in West Covina, CA losing about 787 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 35.1% to 38.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 91790 in West Covina, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91790 covers West Covina, CA. The median rent here is $2,743/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,920/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($102,927/yr), ZIP 91790 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91790?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91790 (West Covina, CA) is $2,743. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91790 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91790's median rent of $2,743/mo is $778 (40%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91790 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91790 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #476 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,743/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91790?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $110,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,743/mo in ZIP 91790. The local median household income is $102,927/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91790?

Rent in ZIP 91790 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91790 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91790 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,743/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($102,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91790 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91790 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of ZIP 91790 households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91790 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91790 compare to the rest of West Covina?

ZIP 91790 is pricier than West Covina as a whole. At $2,743/mo, it's $60 above the West Covina citywide median of $2,683/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91790 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91790 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,743/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 91790's median household income ($102,927/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91790 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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