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ZIP 92025

Pop. 49,989·San Diego County·649th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,449/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
+$484
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ZIP 92025 · $2,449
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,760
3 BR
$3,680
4 BR+
$4,460
Research median
$2,760/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
$29,388/yr
At $2,449/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 1.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92025 (Escondido, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,989
Median income
$81,106
Median age
36.4
Renters
56.6%
Age distribution
24.1%
23.5%
26.9%
12.1%
13.4%
Under 1824.1%
18–3423.5%
35–5426.9%
55–6412.1%
65+13.4%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
35.9%
55.5%
White35.9%
Black2.7%
Hispanic55.5%
Asian5.8%
Education (25+)
22.1%
23%
25.5%
29.3%
No HS diploma22.1%
HS diploma23%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
43.4%
56.6%
Owner43.4%
Renter56.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92025 in Escondido, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,608 → $81,106
up 38.4%
Population
50,831 → 49,989
down 1.7%
Renter share
57.7% → 56.6%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
27% → 29.3%
+2.3 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.4
+1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,608 in 2021 to $81,106 more recently. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 50,831 residents to roughly 49,989. College-educated residents now make up 29.3% of adults here, versus 27% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92025 covers Escondido, CA. The median rent here is $2,449/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,760/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($81,106/yr), ZIP 92025 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92025?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92025 (Escondido, CA) is $2,449. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92025 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92025's median rent of $2,449/mo is $484 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92025 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92025 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #649 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,449/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92025?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,449/mo in ZIP 92025. The local median household income is $81,106/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92025?

Rent in ZIP 92025 has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92025 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92025 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,449/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($81,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92025 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92025 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.6% of ZIP 92025 households are renters, while 43.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92025 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92025 compare to the rest of Escondido?

ZIP 92025 is more affordable than Escondido overall. At $2,449/mo, it's $55 below the Escondido citywide median of $2,504/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92025 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92025 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,449/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 92025's median household income ($81,106/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92025 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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