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ZIP 93551

Part of Palmdale, CA
Pop. 54,360·Los Angeles County·321st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,069/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
+$1,104
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ZIP 93551 · $3,069
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,400
2 BR
$2,990
3 BR
$3,790
4 BR+
$4,220
Research median
$2,990/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
$36,828/yr
At $3,069/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.0% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 93551 (Palmdale, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,360
Median income
$119,801
Median age
37.3
Renters
21.2%
Age distribution
26.7%
19.3%
25.1%
15.3%
13.6%
Under 1826.7%
18–3419.3%
35–5425.1%
55–6415.3%
65+13.6%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
38%
45.2%
White38%
Black10.5%
Hispanic45.2%
Asian9.3%
Education (25+)
12%
23.4%
33.8%
30.7%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college33.8%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
78.8%
21.2%
Owner78.8%
Renter21.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 93551 in Palmdale, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,181 → $119,801
up 22.0%
Population
54,808 → 54,360
down 0.8%
Renter share
23.5% → 21.2%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 30.7%
+3.1 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,181 in 2021 to $119,801 more recently. About 21.2% of households rent today, against 23.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 27.6% to 30.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 93551 covers Palmdale, CA. The median rent here is $3,069/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,990/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($119,801/yr), ZIP 93551 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 93551?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 93551 (Palmdale, CA) is $3,069. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 93551 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 93551's median rent of $3,069/mo is $1,104 (56%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 93551 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 93551 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #321 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,069/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 93551?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $123,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,069/mo in ZIP 93551. The local median household income is $119,801/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 93551?

Rent in ZIP 93551 has decreased 8.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 93551 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 93551 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,069/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($119,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 93551 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 93551 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.2% of ZIP 93551 households are renters, while 78.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 93551 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 93551 compare to the rest of Palmdale?

ZIP 93551 is pricier than Palmdale as a whole. At $3,069/mo, it's $349 above the Palmdale citywide median of $2,720/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 93551 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 93551 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $3,069/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 93551's median household income ($119,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 93551 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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