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ZIP 92019

Part of El Cajon, CA
Pop. 45,351·San Diego County·527th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,672/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$707
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 92019 · $2,672
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,330
1 BR
$2,500
2 BR
$3,050
3 BR
$4,060
4 BR+
$4,920
Research median
$3,050/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
$32,064/yr
At $2,672/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92019 (El Cajon, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,351
Median income
$101,973
Median age
40.9
Renters
33.6%
Age distribution
22.6%
19.1%
25.2%
14.3%
18.9%
Under 1822.6%
18–3419.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.3%
65+18.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
67.9%
20.9%
White67.9%
Black1.7%
Hispanic20.9%
Asian4.6%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
24.3%
31.7%
33.6%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
66.4%
33.6%
Owner66.4%
Renter33.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92019 in El Cajon, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,937 → $101,973
up 13.4%
Population
45,694 → 45,351
down 0.8%
Renter share
32.6% → 33.6%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.2% → 33.6%
-0.6 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40.9
+1.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92019 in El Cajon, CA now reports about $101,973, up from $89,937 in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92019 covers El Cajon, CA. The median rent here is $2,672/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($101,973/yr), ZIP 92019 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92019?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92019 (El Cajon, CA) is $2,672. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92019 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92019's median rent of $2,672/mo is $707 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92019 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92019 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #527 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,672/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92019?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,672/mo in ZIP 92019. The local median household income is $101,973/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92019?

Rent in ZIP 92019 has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92019 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92019 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,672/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($101,973/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92019 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92019 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.6% of ZIP 92019 households are renters, while 66.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92019 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92019 compare to the rest of El Cajon?

ZIP 92019 is pricier than El Cajon as a whole. At $2,672/mo, it's $395 above the El Cajon citywide median of $2,277/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92019 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92019 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,672/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 92019's median household income ($101,973/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92019 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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