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ZIP 92069

Pop. 47,335·San Diego County·311th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,097/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
+$1,132
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ZIP 92069 · $3,097
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,410
2 BR
$2,940
3 BR
$3,920
4 BR+
$4,750
Research median
$2,940/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$37,164/yr
At $3,097/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92069 (San Marcos, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,335
Median income
$96,771
Median age
36.1
Renters
43.9%
Age distribution
23.9%
24.8%
27.4%
12.4%
Under 1823.9%
18–3424.8%
35–5427.4%
55–6411.3%
65+12.4%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
44.1%
45.5%
White44.1%
Black1.6%
Hispanic45.5%
Asian10.7%
Education (25+)
16.9%
21.1%
25.9%
36.1%
No HS diploma16.9%
HS diploma21.1%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
56.1%
43.9%
Owner56.1%
Renter43.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92069 in San Marcos, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,226 → $3,097
up 39.1%
Income
$80,429 → $96,771
up 20.3%
Population
46,375 → 47,335
up 2.1%
Renter share
43.3% → 43.9%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
33.7% → 36.1%
+2.4 pts
Median age
35.1 → 36.1
+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92069 in San Marcos, CA has shifted from $2,226 to $3,097, up 39.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $96,771 today, compared with $80,429 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 92069 in San Marcos, CA adding about 960 residents over the five-year window, up 2.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.7% to 36.1% across the same window. 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 92069 covers San Marcos, CA. The median rent here is $3,097/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,940/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($96,771/yr), ZIP 92069 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92069?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92069 (San Marcos, CA) is $3,097. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92069 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92069's median rent of $3,097/mo is $1,132 (58%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92069 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92069 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #311 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,097/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92069?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (~$60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,097/mo in ZIP 92069. The local median household income is $96,771/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92069?

Rent in ZIP 92069 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92069 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92069 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,097/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($96,771/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92069 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92069 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.9% of ZIP 92069 households are renters, while 56.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92069 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92069 compare to the rest of San Marcos?

ZIP 92069 is more affordable than San Marcos overall. At $3,097/mo, it's $161 below the San Marcos citywide median of $3,258/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92069 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92069 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $3,097/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 92069's median household income ($96,771/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92069 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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