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ZIP 92029

Pop. 20,726·San Diego County·591st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,558/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$593
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ZIP 92029 · $2,558
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,550
1 BR
$2,740
2 BR
$3,340
3 BR
$4,450
4 BR+
$5,390
Research median
$3,340/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,696/yr
At $2,558/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.9% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92029 (Escondido, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,726
Median income
$124,726
Median age
43.2
Renters
26.8%
Age distribution
18.9%
18.9%
25.7%
14.5%
22%
Under 1818.9%
18–3418.9%
35–5425.7%
55–6414.5%
65+22%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.7%
23.6%
White64.7%
Black2.2%
Hispanic23.6%
Asian9.9%
Education (25+)
13.9%
29.3%
47.4%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+47.4%
Housing tenure
73.2%
26.8%
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92029 in Escondido, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,024 → $2,558
up 26.4%
Income
$98,848 → $124,726
up 26.2%
Population
19,466 → 20,726
up 6.5%
Renter share
24.7% → 26.8%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
43.1% → 47.4%
+4.3 pts
Median age
44.4 → 43.2
-1.2 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92029 in Escondido, CA has climbed from $2,024 to $2,558, a 26.4% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $124,726 today, compared with $98,848 five years earlier. The population has grown by 6.5% since 2021, moving from about 19,466 residents to roughly 20,726. Renters now make up 26.8% of households, compared with 24.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47.4% of adults here, versus 43.1% in 2021. 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92029 covers Escondido, CA. The median rent here is $2,558/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,340/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($124,726/yr), ZIP 92029 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92029?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92029 (Escondido, CA) is $2,558. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92029 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92029's median rent of $2,558/mo is $593 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92029 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92029 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #591 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,558/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92029?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,558/mo in ZIP 92029. The local median household income is $124,726/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92029?

Rent in ZIP 92029 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92029 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92029 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,558/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($124,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92029 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92029 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.8% of ZIP 92029 households are renters, while 73.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92029 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92029 compare to the rest of Escondido?

ZIP 92029 is pricier than Escondido as a whole. At $2,558/mo, it's $54 above the Escondido citywide median of $2,504/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92029 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92029 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,558/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 92029's median household income ($124,726/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92029 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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