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ZIP 92009

Part of Carlsbad, CA
Pop. 44,739·San Diego County·121st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,841/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$1,876
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92009 · $3,841
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,030
1 BR
$3,250
2 BR
$3,970
3 BR
$5,290
4 BR+
$6,410
Research median
$3,970/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
$46,092/yr
At $3,841/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.5% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.5% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92009 (Carlsbad, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 65.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,739
Median income
$164,182
Median age
43.6
Renters
27.7%
Age distribution
25.4%
13.1%
28.6%
14.6%
18.2%
Under 1825.4%
18–3413.1%
35–5428.6%
55–6414.6%
65+18.2%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
71.4%
16.9%
White71.4%
Black1.4%
Hispanic16.9%
Asian8.1%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
23.4%
65.9%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma7.2%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+65.9%
Housing tenure
72.3%
27.7%
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92009 in Carlsbad, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,830 → $3,841
up 35.7%
Income
$149,820 → $164,182
up 9.6%
Population
46,622 → 44,739
down 4.0%
Renter share
30.3% → 27.7%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
63% → 65.9%
+2.9 pts
Median age
42.5 → 43.6
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92009 in Carlsbad, CA paid around $2,830 a month. That figure now sits near $3,841, up 35.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $149,820 in 2021 to $164,182 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92009 in Carlsbad, CA losing about 1,883 residents over the five-year window, down 4.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 30.3% to 27.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 63% to 65.9% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92009 in Carlsbad, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92009 covers Carlsbad, CA. The median rent here is $3,841/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,970/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($164,182/yr), ZIP 92009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92009 (Carlsbad, CA) is $3,841. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92009's median rent of $3,841/mo is $1,876 (95%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92009 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92009 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #121 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,841/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $154,000/year (~$74/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,841/mo in ZIP 92009. The local median household income is $164,182/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92009?

Rent in ZIP 92009 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 92009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92009 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,841/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($164,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.7% of ZIP 92009 households are renters, while 72.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92009 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92009 compare to the rest of Carlsbad?

ZIP 92009 is pricier than Carlsbad as a whole. At $3,841/mo, it's $281 above the Carlsbad citywide median of $3,560/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,841/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 92009's median household income ($164,182/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92009 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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