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ZIP 92027

Pop. 54,113·San Diego County·739th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,247/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$282
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ZIP 92027 · $2,247
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,040
1 BR
$2,190
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,560
4 BR+
$4,310
Research median
$2,670/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
$26,964/yr
At $2,247/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.7% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92027 (Escondido, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,113
Median income
$93,338
Median age
36.1
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
23.4%
24.7%
26.2%
12.7%
12.9%
Under 1823.4%
18–3424.7%
35–5426.2%
55–6412.7%
65+12.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
38.8%
55.7%
White38.8%
Black2.1%
Hispanic55.7%
Asian7.3%
Education (25+)
19.7%
25.8%
29%
25.4%
No HS diploma19.7%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+25.4%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92027 in Escondido, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,734 → $2,247
up 29.6%
Income
$74,690 → $93,338
up 25.0%
Population
56,878 → 54,113
down 4.9%
Renter share
39.5% → 36.5%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 25.4%
+4.9 pts
Median age
34.5 → 36.1
+1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92027 in Escondido, CA has increased from $1,734 to $2,247, a 29.6% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $74,690 to $93,338 across the same window, up 25.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 56,878 residents to roughly 54,113. Renters now make up 36.5% of households, compared with 39.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 25.4% of adults here, versus 20.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92027 in Escondido, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92027 covers Escondido, CA. The median rent here is $2,247/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($93,338/yr), ZIP 92027 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92027?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92027 (Escondido, CA) is $2,247. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92027 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92027's median rent of $2,247/mo is $282 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92027 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92027 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #739 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,247/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92027?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,247/mo in ZIP 92027. The local median household income is $93,338/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92027?

Rent in ZIP 92027 has decreased 9.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92027 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92027 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,247/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($93,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92027 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92027 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of ZIP 92027 households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92027 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92027 compare to the rest of Escondido?

ZIP 92027 is more affordable than Escondido overall. At $2,247/mo, it's $257 below the Escondido citywide median of $2,504/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92027 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92027 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,247/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 92027's median household income ($93,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92027 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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