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ZIP 92119

Pop. 24,456·San Diego County·597th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,541/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$576
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ZIP 92119 · $2,541
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,350
1 BR
$2,520
2 BR
$3,080
3 BR
$4,100
4 BR+
$4,970
Research median
$3,080/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
$30,492/yr
At $2,541/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92119 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,456
Median income
$113,435
Median age
42.6
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
21.3%
17.1%
28.5%
12.9%
20.1%
Under 1821.3%
18–3417.1%
35–5428.5%
55–6412.9%
65+20.1%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
62.9%
18.6%
White62.9%
Black3.1%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian9.7%
Other5.7%
Education (25+)
13.5%
25.9%
56.2%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma13.5%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+56.2%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92119 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$101,109 → $113,435
up 12.2%
Population
24,465 → 24,456
up 0.0%
Renter share
24.1% → 31.2%
+7.1 pts
Bachelor's+
54.3% → 56.2%
+1.9 pts

Median household income grew from $101,109 to $113,435 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.2% shift. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 24.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92119 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,541/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,080/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($113,435/yr), ZIP 92119 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92119?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92119 (San Diego, CA) is $2,541. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92119 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92119's median rent of $2,541/mo is $576 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92119 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92119 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #597 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,541/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92119?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,541/mo in ZIP 92119. The local median household income is $113,435/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92119?

Rent in ZIP 92119 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92119 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92119 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,541/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($113,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92119 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92119 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 92119 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92119 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92119 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92119 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,541/mo, it's $497 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92119 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92119 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,541/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 92119's median household income ($113,435/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92119 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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