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ZIP 91977

Pop. 61,064·San Diego County·689th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,361/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$396
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ZIP 91977 · $2,361
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,960
1 BR
$2,110
2 BR
$2,570
3 BR
$3,420
4 BR+
$4,150
Research median
$2,570/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
$28,332/yr
At $2,361/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 91977 (Spring Valley, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,064
Median income
$99,657
Median age
35.8
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
23.6%
24.4%
27.1%
14%
Under 1823.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5427.1%
55–6410.9%
65+14%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
35.8%
47.6%
White35.8%
Black11.8%
Hispanic47.6%
Asian7.4%
Education (25+)
22.3%
38%
27.7%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma22.3%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+27.7%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 91977 in Spring Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,902 → $99,657
up 29.6%
Population
65,722 → 61,064
down 7.1%
Renter share
38.5% → 36.2%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
25.3% → 27.7%
+2.4 pts
Median age
35.2 → 35.8
+0.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 91977 in Spring Valley, CA now reports about $99,657, up from $76,902 in 2021. The population has contracted by 7.1% since 2021, moving from about 65,722 residents to roughly 61,064. Renters now make up 36.2% of households, compared with 38.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 27.7% of adults here, versus 25.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 91977 covers Spring Valley, CA. The median rent here is $2,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($99,657/yr), ZIP 91977 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 91977?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 91977 (Spring Valley, CA) is $2,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 91977 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 91977's median rent of $2,361/mo is $396 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 91977 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 91977 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #689 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 91977?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,361/mo in ZIP 91977. The local median household income is $99,657/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 91977?

Rent in ZIP 91977 has decreased 1.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 91977 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 91977 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,361/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($99,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 91977 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 91977 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of ZIP 91977 households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 91977 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 91977 compare to the rest of Spring Valley?

ZIP 91977 is more affordable than Spring Valley overall. At $2,361/mo, it's $74 below the Spring Valley citywide median of $2,435/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 91977 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 91977 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,361/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 91977's median household income ($99,657/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 91977 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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