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ZIP 92028

Pop. 52,227·San Diego County·331st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,045/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.5%
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
+$1,080
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ZIP 92028 · $3,045
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,860
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$3,940
Research median
$2,440/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,540/yr
At $3,045/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.5% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92028 (Fallbrook, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,227
Median income
$111,290
Median age
38.7
Renters
28.5%
Age distribution
24.9%
20%
23.1%
13.1%
18.9%
Under 1824.9%
18–3420%
35–5423.1%
55–6413.1%
65+18.9%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
50.8%
41.7%
White50.8%
Black2.4%
Hispanic41.7%
Asian4%
Other1%
Education (25+)
12.2%
21.4%
30.6%
35.8%
No HS diploma12.2%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+35.8%
Housing tenure
71.5%
28.5%
Owner71.5%
Renter28.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92028 in Fallbrook, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,754 → $111,290
up 26.8%
Population
50,661 → 52,227
up 3.1%
Renter share
30.2% → 28.5%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 35.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
39.7 → 38.7
-1.0 yrs

Median household income rose from $87,754 to $111,290 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.8% shift. The population has grown by 3.1% since 2021, moving from about 50,661 residents to roughly 52,227. Renters now make up 28.5% of households, compared with 30.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92028 covers Fallbrook, CA. The median rent here is $3,045/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($111,290/yr), ZIP 92028 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92028?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92028 (Fallbrook, CA) is $3,045. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92028 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92028's median rent of $3,045/mo is $1,080 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92028 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92028 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #331 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,045/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92028?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,045/mo in ZIP 92028. The local median household income is $111,290/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92028?

Rent in ZIP 92028 has increased 12.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92028 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92028 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,045/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($111,290/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92028 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92028 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.5% of ZIP 92028 households are renters, while 71.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92028 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92028 compare to the rest of Fallbrook?

ZIP 92028 sits right at the Fallbrook citywide median of $3,045/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92028 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92028 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $3,045/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 92028's median household income ($111,290/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92028 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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