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ZIP 92108

Pop. 26,790·San Diego County·333rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,039/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
+$1,074
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ZIP 92108 · $3,039
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,136
1 BR
$2,296
2 BR
$2,801
3 BR
$3,735
4 BR+
$4,521
Research median
$2,801/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
$36,468/yr
At $3,039/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92108 (San Diego, CA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 58.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,790
Median income
$103,884
Median age
33.5
Renters
71.9%
Age distribution
43.3%
29.1%
Under 1811.1%
18–3443.3%
35–5429.1%
55–647.7%
65+8.7%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
53.1%
27.7%
12.6%
White53.1%
Black6.2%
Hispanic27.7%
Asian12.6%
Education (25+)
26.3%
58.3%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma11.1%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+58.3%
Housing tenure
28.1%
71.9%
Owner28.1%
Renter71.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92108 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,288 → $3,039
up 32.8%
Income
$87,032 → $103,884
up 19.4%
Population
21,995 → 26,790
up 21.8%
Renter share
70% → 71.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
54% → 58.3%
+4.3 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92108 in San Diego, CA has increased from $2,288 to $3,039, a 32.8% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $103,884 today, compared with $87,032 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 21.8% since 2021, moving from about 21,995 residents to roughly 26,790. Renters now make up 71.9% of households, compared with 70% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 58.3% of adults here, versus 54% 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 92108 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $3,039/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,296/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,801/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($103,884/yr), ZIP 92108 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92108?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92108 (San Diego, CA) is $3,039. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92108 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92108's median rent of $3,039/mo is $1,074 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92108 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92108 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #333 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,039/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92108?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $122,000/year (~$59/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,039/mo in ZIP 92108. The local median household income is $103,884/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92108?

Rent in ZIP 92108 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 92108 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92108 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,039/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($103,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92108 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92108 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.9% of ZIP 92108 households are renters, while 28.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92108 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92108 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92108 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $3,039/mo, it's $1 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92108 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92108 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $3,039/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 92108's median household income ($103,884/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92108 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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