ZIP Code · CA

ZIP 92014

Part of San Diego, CA

Pop. 13,105·San Diego County·17th most expensive ZIP in California

Median rent (all units)

$6,055/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.3%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

+$4,123

Reported rents

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ZIP 92014 · $6,055

More expensive than 100% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$3,430

1 BR

$3,690

2 BR

$4,500

3 BR

$5,990

4 BR+

$7,270

Research median

$4,500/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

November. Asking rents in ZIP 92014 usually run 3% below trend in November and 3.5% above it in July, about $394 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 92014 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of California

Rent in ZIP 92014 changed +12.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.2%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($198,823) is $4,971 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($4,500); a 3-bedroom is $5,990.

Rank in San Diego

33rd cheapest of 33 ZIP codes in San Diego.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 92130, 2 miles away, rents for 31% less ($4,198/mo), about $22,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 92014. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$72,660/yr

At $6,055/mo median

Location

CitySan Diego

StateCA

CountySan Diego County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.3% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92014 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 82.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,105

Median income

$198,823

Median age

52.5

Renters

27.3%

Age distribution

17.4%

26.3%

15.9%

30.5%

Under 1817.4%

18–349.9%

35–5426.3%

55–6415.9%

65+30.5%

Gender

51.4%

48.6%

Male51.4%

Female48.6%

Race & ethnicity

77.6%

White77.6%

Black0.7%

Hispanic9.5%

Asian7.9%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

82.5%

No HS diploma1.5%

HS diploma6.3%

Some college9.6%

Bachelor's+82.5%

Housing tenure

72.7%

27.3%

Owner72.7%

Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92014 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$3,398 → $6,055

up 78.2%

Income

$178,080 → $198,823

up 11.6%

Population

12,823 → 13,105

up 2.2%

Renter share

30.6% → 27.3%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

81.8% → 82.5%

+0.7 pts

Median age

50.8 → 52.5

+1.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92014 in San Diego, CA paid around $3,398 a month. That figure now sits near $6,055, up 78.2% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $198,823 today, compared with $178,080 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92014 in San Diego, CA adding about 282 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 30.6% to 27.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 92014 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $6,055/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,500/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($198,823/yr), ZIP 92014 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $242,000/year (about $116/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,055/mo in ZIP 92014. The local median household income is $198,823/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92014?

Rent in ZIP 92014 has risen 12.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 92014?

Asking rents in ZIP 92014 are usually lowest in November, about 3% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 3.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $394 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 92014 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92014 is one of the pricier among California ZIP codes for rent, ranking #17 of 898 at $6,055/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 92014 changed +12.3%, against a typical +3.2% across the 819 California ZIP codes Zillow tracks.