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ZIP 92124

Pop. 30,474·San Diego County·335th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,037/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
+$1,072
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ZIP 92124 · $3,037
More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,136
1 BR
$2,292
2 BR
$2,800
3 BR
$3,732
4 BR+
$4,520
Research median
$2,800/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
$36,444/yr
At $3,037/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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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 (-0.7% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92124 (San Diego, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,474
Median income
$120,201
Median age
33
Renters
53.5%
Age distribution
27.1%
27.6%
21.9%
13.6%
Under 1827.1%
18–3427.6%
35–5421.9%
55–649.8%
65+13.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
60.8%
19.8%
White60.8%
Black7.4%
Hispanic19.8%
Asian11.1%
Other0.9%
Education (25+)
28.9%
55.9%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+55.9%
Housing tenure
46.5%
53.5%
Owner46.5%
Renter53.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92124 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,245 → $3,037
up 35.3%
Income
$98,693 → $120,201
up 21.8%
Population
31,593 → 30,474
down 3.5%
Renter share
53.5% → 53.5%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
54.8% → 55.9%
+1.1 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92124 in San Diego, CA paid around $2,245 a month. That figure now sits near $3,037, up 35.3% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $98,693 to $120,201 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92124 in San Diego, CA losing about 1,119 residents over the five-year window, down 3.5% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92124 in San Diego, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92124 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $3,037/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,292/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,800/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($120,201/yr), ZIP 92124 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92124?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92124 (San Diego, CA) is $3,037. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92124 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92124's median rent of $3,037/mo is $1,072 (55%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92124 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92124 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #335 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,037/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92124?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $121,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,037/mo in ZIP 92124. The local median household income is $120,201/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92124?

Rent in ZIP 92124 has decreased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 92124 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92124 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,037/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($120,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92124 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92124 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.5% of ZIP 92124 households are renters, while 46.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92124 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92124 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92124 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $3,037/mo, it's $1 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92124 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92124 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,037/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92124's median household income ($120,201/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92124 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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