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ZIP 91932

Pop. 25,741·San Diego County·350th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,011/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$1,046
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ZIP 91932 · $3,011
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,290
2 BR
$2,790
3 BR
$3,720
4 BR+
$4,500
Research median
$2,790/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
$36,132/yr
At $3,011/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (9.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91932 (Imperial Beach, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,741
Median income
$85,833
Median age
35.1
Renters
68.7%
Age distribution
22%
27.8%
27.8%
12.2%
Under 1822%
18–3427.8%
35–5427.8%
55–6410.2%
65+12.2%
Gender
51.7%
48.3%
Male51.7%
Female48.3%
Race & ethnicity
40%
53.1%
White40%
Black3.9%
Hispanic53.1%
Asian6.1%
Education (25+)
28.7%
32.7%
26.7%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
31.3%
68.7%
Owner31.3%
Renter68.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91932 in Imperial Beach, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,121 → $3,011
up 42.0%
Income
$68,917 → $85,833
up 24.5%
Population
26,375 → 25,741
down 2.4%
Renter share
68.2% → 68.7%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.4% → 26.7%
+3.3 pts
Median age
33.4 → 35.1
+1.7 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 91932 in Imperial Beach, CA has climbed from $2,121 to $3,011, a 42.0% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $68,917 to $85,833 across the same window, up 24.5% 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 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 26,375 residents to roughly 25,741. College-educated residents now make up 26.7% of adults here, versus 23.4% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 91932 in Imperial Beach, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91932 covers Imperial Beach, CA. The median rent here is $3,011/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,790/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($85,833/yr), ZIP 91932 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91932?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91932 (Imperial Beach, CA) is $3,011. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91932 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91932's median rent of $3,011/mo is $1,046 (53%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91932 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91932 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #350 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,011/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91932?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,011/mo in ZIP 91932. The local median household income is $85,833/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91932?

Rent in ZIP 91932 has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91932 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91932 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,011/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($85,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91932 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91932 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.7% of ZIP 91932 households are renters, while 31.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91932 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91932 compare to the rest of Imperial Beach?

ZIP 91932 sits right at the Imperial Beach citywide median of $3,011/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91932 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91932 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $3,011/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 91932's median household income ($85,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91932 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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