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ZIP 93550

Part of Palmdale, CA
Pop. 80,645·Los Angeles County·712th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,314/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
-4.9%
vs US Median
+$349
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ZIP 93550 · $2,314
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,650
4 BR+
$2,920
Research median
$2,070/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
$27,768/yr
At $2,314/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, -4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93550 (Palmdale, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,645
Median income
$62,078
Median age
30.7
Renters
48.8%
Age distribution
30.7%
25.5%
22.4%
Under 1830.7%
18–3425.5%
35–5422.4%
55–6410.6%
65+10.7%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
19.9%
14.2%
69.6%
White19.9%
Black14.2%
Hispanic69.6%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
28.9%
33.1%
28%
No HS diploma28.9%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+10%
Housing tenure
51.2%
48.8%
Owner51.2%
Renter48.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93550 in Palmdale, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,693 → $62,078
up 13.5%
Population
82,580 → 80,645
down 2.3%
Renter share
46.8% → 48.8%
+2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
8.8% → 10%
+1.2 pts
Median age
30.2 → 30.7
+0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $62,078 today, compared with $54,693 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 82,580 residents to roughly 80,645. Renters now make up 48.8% of households, compared with 46.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93550 covers Palmdale, CA. The median rent here is $2,314/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($62,078/yr), ZIP 93550 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93550?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93550 (Palmdale, CA) is $2,314. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93550 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93550's median rent of $2,314/mo is $349 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93550 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93550 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #712 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,314/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93550?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,314/mo in ZIP 93550. The local median household income is $62,078/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93550?

Rent in ZIP 93550 has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93550 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93550 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,314/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($62,078/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93550 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 93550 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.8% of ZIP 93550 households are renters, while 51.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93550 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93550 compare to the rest of Palmdale?

ZIP 93550 is more affordable than Palmdale overall. At $2,314/mo, it's $406 below the Palmdale citywide median of $2,720/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93550 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93550 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,314/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 93550's median household income ($62,078/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93550 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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