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ZIP 91945

Pop. 27,745·San Diego County·560th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,618/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
+$653
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 91945 · $2,618
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,280
4 BR+
$3,970
Research median
$2,460/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
$31,416/yr
At $2,618/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 0.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.8% YoY, -2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91945 (Lemon Grove, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,745
Median income
$88,016
Median age
37.1
Renters
47.5%
Age distribution
21%
26.7%
23.8%
13.9%
14.6%
Under 1821%
18–3426.7%
35–5423.8%
55–6413.9%
65+14.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
32.7%
45.4%
White32.7%
Black12%
Hispanic45.4%
Asian10.6%
Education (25+)
29.3%
40.2%
20.3%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma29.3%
Some college40.2%
Bachelor's+20.3%
Housing tenure
52.5%
47.5%
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91945 in Lemon Grove, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,294 → $88,016
up 23.5%
Population
27,685 → 27,745
up 0.2%
Renter share
46.9% → 47.5%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 20.3%
+0.2 pts
Median age
35.7 → 37.1
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $71,294 in 2021 to $88,016 more recently.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91945 covers Lemon Grove, CA. The median rent here is $2,618/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($88,016/yr), ZIP 91945 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 91945?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91945 (Lemon Grove, CA) is $2,618. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91945 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91945's median rent of $2,618/mo is $653 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91945 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91945 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #560 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,618/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91945?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,618/mo in ZIP 91945. The local median household income is $88,016/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91945?

Rent in ZIP 91945 has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91945 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91945 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,618/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($88,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91945 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 91945 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of ZIP 91945 households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91945 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91945 compare to the rest of Lemon Grove?

ZIP 91945 sits right at the Lemon Grove citywide median of $2,618/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91945 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91945 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,618/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 91945's median household income ($88,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91945 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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