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ZIP 92106

Pop. 21,651·San Diego County·431st most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,798/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$868
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ZIP 92106 · $2,798
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$3,190
3 BR
$4,250
4 BR+
$5,150
Research median
$3,190/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$33,576/yr
At $2,798/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92106 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 63.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,651
Median income
$142,897
Median age
37.3
Renters
39.4%
Age distribution
16%
30.6%
25%
19.6%
Under 1816%
18–3430.6%
35–5425%
55–648.7%
65+19.6%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
74.4%
17.7%
White74.4%
Black1.9%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian3.8%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
22.6%
63.3%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+63.3%
Housing tenure
60.6%
39.4%
Owner60.6%
Renter39.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92106 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,172 → $2,798
up 28.8%
Income
$117,589 → $142,897
up 21.5%
Population
20,889 → 21,651
up 3.6%
Renter share
40.7% → 39.4%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
59.4% → 63.3%
+3.9 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 92106 in San Diego, CA has increased by $626 per month, settling near $2,798 after starting the period at $2,172. Census figures show median household income at $142,897 today, compared with $117,589 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,889 to 21,651 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 59.4% to 63.3%. 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 92106 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,798/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,190/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($142,897/yr), ZIP 92106 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92106?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92106 (San Diego, CA) is $2,798. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92106 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92106's median rent of $2,798/mo is $868 (45%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 92106 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92106 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #431 out of 888 ZIPs at $2,798/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92106?

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 $2,798/mo in ZIP 92106. The local median household income is $142,897/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92106?

Rent in ZIP 92106 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92106 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92106 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,798/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($142,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92106 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92106 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.4% of ZIP 92106 households are renters, while 60.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92106 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92106 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92106 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,798/mo, it's $144 below the San Diego citywide median of $2,942/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92106 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92106 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,798/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 92106's median household income ($142,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92106 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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