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ZIP 92037

Pop. 40,717·San Diego County·91st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,147/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$2,185
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92037 · $4,147
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$2,680
1 BR
$2,880
2 BR
$3,510
3 BR
$4,680
4 BR+
$5,670
Research median
$3,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$49,764/yr
At $4,147/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (8.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92037 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 76.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,717
Median income
$147,230
Median age
43.7
Renters
38.5%
Age distribution
15.1%
26.9%
21.1%
12.2%
24.8%
Under 1815.1%
18–3426.9%
35–5421.1%
55–6412.2%
65+24.8%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
71.2%
14%
White71.2%
Black0.8%
Hispanic14%
Asian11.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
15.3%
76.8%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma6.4%
Some college15.3%
Bachelor's+76.8%
Housing tenure
61.5%
38.5%
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92037 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,910 → $4,147
up 42.5%
Income
$125,636 → $147,230
up 17.2%
Population
37,505 → 40,717
up 8.6%
Renter share
36.2% → 38.5%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
75.1% → 76.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
46.8 → 43.7
-3.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92037 in San Diego, CA has shifted from $2,910 to $4,147, up 42.5% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $147,230 today, compared with $125,636 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92037 in San Diego, CA adding about 3,212 residents over the five-year window, up 8.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.2% to 38.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. 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: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 92037 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $4,147/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,510/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($147,230/yr), ZIP 92037 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92037?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92037 (San Diego, CA) is $4,147. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92037 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92037's median rent of $4,147/mo is $2,185 (111%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 92037 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92037 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #91 out of 897 ZIPs tracked at $4,147/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92037?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $166,000/year (~$80/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,147/mo in ZIP 92037. The local median household income is $147,230/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92037?

Rent in ZIP 92037 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92037 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92037 is considered moderate for renters. At $4,147/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($147,230/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92037 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92037 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.5% of ZIP 92037 households are renters, while 61.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92037 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92037 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92037 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $4,147/mo, it's $1,093 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,054/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92037 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92037 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $4,147/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 92037's median household income ($147,230/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92037 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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