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ZIP 91791

Pop. 33,028·Los Angeles County·453rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,789/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$824
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ZIP 91791 · $2,789
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,630
3 BR
$3,330
4 BR+
$3,710
Research median
$2,630/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
$33,468/yr
At $2,789/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91791 (West Covina, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,028
Median income
$102,266
Median age
43.4
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
18%
21.3%
26.2%
13.8%
20.7%
Under 1818%
18–3421.3%
35–5426.2%
55–6413.8%
65+20.7%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
17.4%
51.7%
32.4%
White17.4%
Black3.1%
Hispanic51.7%
Asian32.4%
Education (25+)
13.7%
21.5%
31.3%
33.4%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+33.4%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91791 in West Covina, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,794 → $102,266
up 13.9%
Population
34,411 → 33,028
down 4.0%
Renter share
33.2% → 35.5%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
35.3% → 33.4%
-1.9 pts
Median age
42.1 → 43.4
+1.3 yrs

Median household income rose from $89,794 to $102,266 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.9% shift. The population has contracted by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 34,411 residents to roughly 33,028. Renters now make up 35.5% of households, compared with 33.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91791 covers West Covina, CA. The median rent here is $2,789/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,630/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($102,266/yr), ZIP 91791 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91791?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91791 (West Covina, CA) is $2,789. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91791 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91791's median rent of $2,789/mo is $824 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91791 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91791 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #453 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,789/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91791?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,789/mo in ZIP 91791. The local median household income is $102,266/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91791?

Rent in ZIP 91791 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91791 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91791 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,789/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($102,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91791 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91791 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 91791 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91791 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91791 compare to the rest of West Covina?

ZIP 91791 is pricier than West Covina as a whole. At $2,789/mo, it's $106 above the West Covina citywide median of $2,683/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91791 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91791 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,789/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 91791's median household income ($102,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91791 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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