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ZIP 92008

Part of Carlsbad, CA
Pop. 27,955·San Diego County·304th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,119/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.6%
vs US Median
+$1,154
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92008 · $3,119
More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,650
1 BR
$2,840
2 BR
$3,470
3 BR
$4,620
4 BR+
$5,600
Research median
$3,470/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
$37,428/yr
At $3,119/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 3.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.2% YoY, -2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92008 (Carlsbad, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 53.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,955
Median income
$104,995
Median age
41.7
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
17.9%
22%
27.2%
13.6%
19.4%
Under 1817.9%
18–3422%
35–5427.2%
55–6413.6%
65+19.4%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
70.3%
18.5%
White70.3%
Black1.2%
Hispanic18.5%
Asian5.6%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
12.9%
29.1%
53.6%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma12.9%
Some college29.1%
Bachelor's+53.6%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92008 in Carlsbad, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,227 → $3,119
up 40.1%
Income
$89,502 → $104,995
up 17.3%
Population
27,742 → 27,955
up 0.8%
Renter share
52.9% → 51.8%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54% → 53.6%
-0.4 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92008 in Carlsbad, CA has shifted from $2,227 to $3,119, up 40.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $104,995 today, compared with $89,502 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92008 covers Carlsbad, CA. The median rent here is $3,119/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,470/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($104,995/yr), ZIP 92008 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92008?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92008 (Carlsbad, CA) is $3,119. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92008 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92008's median rent of $3,119/mo is $1,154 (59%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92008 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92008 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #304 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,119/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,119/mo in ZIP 92008. The local median household income is $104,995/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92008?

Rent in ZIP 92008 has increased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92008 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92008 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,119/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($104,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92008 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92008 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of ZIP 92008 households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92008 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92008 compare to the rest of Carlsbad?

ZIP 92008 is more affordable than Carlsbad overall. At $3,119/mo, it's $441 below the Carlsbad citywide median of $3,560/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92008 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92008 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $3,119/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 92008's median household income ($104,995/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92008 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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