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ZIP 91801

Part of Alhambra, CA
Pop. 53,381·Los Angeles County·515th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,690/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
+5.6%
vs US Median
+$725
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ZIP 91801 · $2,690
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$2,060
2 BR
$2,570
3 BR
$3,260
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,570/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
$32,280/yr
At $2,690/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, +5.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91801 (Alhambra, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 42% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,381
Median income
$89,156
Median age
41.5
Renters
62.6%
Age distribution
16.5%
23.1%
27.4%
14.2%
18.7%
Under 1816.5%
18–3423.1%
35–5427.4%
55–6414.2%
65+18.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
14.2%
33.3%
51.1%
White14.2%
Black3.1%
Hispanic33.3%
Asian51.1%
Education (25+)
14.3%
19.9%
23.7%
42%
No HS diploma14.3%
HS diploma19.9%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+42%
Housing tenure
37.4%
62.6%
Owner37.4%
Renter62.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91801 in Alhambra, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,888 → $2,690
up 42.5%
Income
$73,060 → $89,156
up 22.0%
Population
53,976 → 53,381
down 1.1%
Renter share
65.2% → 62.6%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 42%
+3.2 pts
Median age
40.9 → 41.5
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 91801 in Alhambra, CA stood at $1,888 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,690, reflecting a 42.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $73,060 to $89,156 across the same window, up 22.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.1% since 2021, moving from about 53,976 residents to roughly 53,381. Renters now make up 62.6% of households, compared with 65.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42% of adults here, versus 38.8% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91801 in Alhambra, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91801 covers Alhambra, CA. The median rent here is $2,690/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($89,156/yr), ZIP 91801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91801 (Alhambra, CA) is $2,690. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91801's median rent of $2,690/mo is $725 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91801 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91801 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #515 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,690/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,690/mo in ZIP 91801. The local median household income is $89,156/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91801?

Rent in ZIP 91801 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91801 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,690/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($89,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.6% of ZIP 91801 households are renters, while 37.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91801 compare to the rest of Alhambra?

ZIP 91801 is pricier than Alhambra as a whole. At $2,690/mo, it's $98 above the Alhambra citywide median of $2,592/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,690/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 91801's median household income ($89,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91801 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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