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ZIP 92071

Part of Santee, CA
Pop. 59,590·San Diego County·448th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,796/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.5%
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
+$831
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 92071 · $2,796
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,230
1 BR
$2,400
2 BR
$2,930
3 BR
$3,900
4 BR+
$4,730
Research median
$2,930/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
$33,552/yr
At $2,796/mo median
Location
CitySantee
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.5% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92071 (Santee, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,590
Median income
$113,618
Median age
40.3
Renters
27.6%
Age distribution
23.1%
19.1%
28.2%
13.1%
16.5%
Under 1823.1%
18–3419.1%
35–5428.2%
55–6413.1%
65+16.5%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
68.2%
20.8%
White68.2%
Black2%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian6.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
20.3%
37.2%
35.2%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college37.2%
Bachelor's+35.2%
Housing tenure
72.4%
27.6%
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92071 in Santee, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,133 → $2,796
up 31.1%
Income
$93,043 → $113,618
up 22.1%
Population
59,826 → 59,590
down 0.4%
Renter share
27.7% → 27.6%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 35.2%
+4.8 pts
Median age
39.3 → 40.3
+1.0 yrs

Rent in ZIP 92071 in Santee, CA has increased 31.1% since 2021, going from about $2,133 per month to roughly $2,796 today. Household income in the area moved from $93,043 to $113,618 across the same window, up 22.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.4% to 35.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 92071 in Santee, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92071 covers Santee, CA. The median rent here is $2,796/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,930/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($113,618/yr), ZIP 92071 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92071?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92071 (Santee, CA) is $2,796. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92071 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92071's median rent of $2,796/mo is $831 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92071 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92071 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #448 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,796/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92071?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,796/mo in ZIP 92071. The local median household income is $113,618/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92071?

Rent in ZIP 92071 has increased 6.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92071 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92071 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,796/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($113,618/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92071 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92071 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.6% of ZIP 92071 households are renters, while 72.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92071 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92071 compare to the rest of Santee?

ZIP 92071 is pricier than Santee as a whole. At $2,796/mo, it's $6 above the Santee citywide median of $2,790/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92071 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92071 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,796/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92071's median household income ($113,618/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92071 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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