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ZIP 92011

Part of Carlsbad, CA
Pop. 23,190·San Diego County·59th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,414/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$2,449
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ZIP 92011 · $4,414
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,260
1 BR
$3,510
2 BR
$4,280
3 BR
$5,700
4 BR+
$6,910
Research median
$4,280/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
$52,968/yr
At $4,414/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92011 (Carlsbad, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 68.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,190
Median income
$159,235
Median age
43.3
Renters
36%
Age distribution
23%
15.6%
25.5%
14.7%
21.1%
Under 1823%
18–3415.6%
35–5425.5%
55–6414.7%
65+21.1%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
66.9%
16.4%
White66.9%
Black1.6%
Hispanic16.4%
Asian10%
Other5%
Education (25+)
24.2%
68.4%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+68.4%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92011 in Carlsbad, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,930 → $4,414
up 50.6%
Income
$121,353 → $159,235
up 31.2%
Population
24,518 → 23,190
down 5.4%
Renter share
38.1% → 36%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
63.6% → 68.4%
+4.8 pts
Median age
43.8 → 43.3
-0.5 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 92011 in Carlsbad, CA stood at $2,930 in 2021 and currently runs about $4,414, reflecting a 50.6% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $121,353 to $159,235 between 2021 and 2024, a 31.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.4% since 2021, moving from about 24,518 residents to roughly 23,190. Renters now make up 36% of households, compared with 38.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 68.4% of adults here, versus 63.6% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92011 in Carlsbad, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92011 covers Carlsbad, CA. The median rent here is $4,414/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,510/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,280/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($159,235/yr), ZIP 92011 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92011?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92011 (Carlsbad, CA) is $4,414. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92011 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92011's median rent of $4,414/mo is $2,449 (125%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92011 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92011 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #59 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,414/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92011?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $177,000/year (~$85/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,414/mo in ZIP 92011. The local median household income is $159,235/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92011?

Rent in ZIP 92011 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92011 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92011 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,414/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($159,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92011 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92011 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of ZIP 92011 households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92011 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92011 compare to the rest of Carlsbad?

ZIP 92011 is pricier than Carlsbad as a whole. At $4,414/mo, it's $854 above the Carlsbad citywide median of $3,560/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92011 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92011 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $4,414/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 92011's median household income ($159,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92011 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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