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ZIP 91950

Pop. 59,891·San Diego County·630th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,482/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+7.2%
vs US Median
+$517
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ZIP 91950 · $2,482
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,780
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,340
3 BR
$3,120
4 BR+
$3,780
Research median
$2,340/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
$29,784/yr
At $2,482/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, +7.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91950 (National City, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 18% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,891
Median income
$66,426
Median age
35.9
Renters
64.3%
Age distribution
21.7%
26.7%
25%
15.2%
Under 1821.7%
18–3426.7%
35–5425%
55–6411.4%
65+15.2%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
22.4%
64.8%
16.8%
White22.4%
Black5.4%
Hispanic64.8%
Asian16.8%
Education (25+)
22.7%
26.7%
32.7%
18%
No HS diploma22.7%
HS diploma26.7%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+18%
Housing tenure
35.7%
64.3%
Owner35.7%
Renter64.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91950 in National City, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$51,300 → $66,426
up 29.5%
Population
58,349 → 59,891
up 2.6%
Renter share
66.5% → 64.3%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
14.5% → 18%
+3.5 pts

Household income in the area moved from $51,300 to $66,426 across the same window, up 29.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 2.6% since 2021, moving from about 58,349 residents to roughly 59,891. Renters now make up 64.3% of households, compared with 66.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18% of adults here, versus 14.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91950 covers National City, CA. The median rent here is $2,482/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,340/mo.

At 45% of local median household income ($66,426/yr), ZIP 91950 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91950?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91950 (National City, CA) is $2,482. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91950 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91950's median rent of $2,482/mo is $517 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91950 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91950 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #630 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,482/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91950?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,482/mo in ZIP 91950. The local median household income is $66,426/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91950?

Rent in ZIP 91950 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 91950 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91950 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,482/mo, rent takes approximately 45% of the local median household income ($66,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91950 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 91950 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.3% of ZIP 91950 households are renters, while 35.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 91950 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 91950 compare to the rest of National City?

ZIP 91950 is pricier than National City as a whole. At $2,482/mo, it's $10 above the National City citywide median of $2,472/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91950 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91950 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
45%
STRETCHED

At $2,482/mo, rent takes ~45% of ZIP 91950's median household income ($66,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91950 45%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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