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ZIP 92126

Pop. 76,059·San Diego County·344th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,022/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,057
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ZIP 92126 · $3,022
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,840
1 BR
$3,050
2 BR
$3,720
3 BR
$4,960
4 BR+
$6,010
Research median
$3,720/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$36,264/yr
At $3,022/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.7% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92126 (San Diego, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
76,059
Median income
$126,913
Median age
36.1
Renters
48%
Age distribution
19.3%
28.4%
25.7%
14.9%
Under 1819.3%
18–3428.4%
35–5425.7%
55–6411.7%
65+14.9%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
27.3%
16.2%
49.5%
White27.3%
Black3.4%
Hispanic16.2%
Asian49.5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
13.9%
25.7%
51.3%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+51.3%
Housing tenure
52%
48%
Owner52%
Renter48%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92126 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,140 → $3,022
up 41.2%
Income
$105,284 → $126,913
up 20.5%
Population
78,097 → 76,059
down 2.6%
Renter share
46.1% → 48%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
46.2% → 51.3%
+5.1 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.1
+0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92126 in San Diego, CA paid around $2,140 a month. That figure now sits near $3,022, up 41.2% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $105,284 in 2021 to $126,913 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92126 in San Diego, CA losing about 2,038 residents over the five-year window, down 2.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 46.1% to 48%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.2% to 51.3% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92126 in San Diego, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92126 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $3,022/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,720/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($126,913/yr), ZIP 92126 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92126?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92126 (San Diego, CA) is $3,022. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92126 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92126's median rent of $3,022/mo is $1,057 (54%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92126 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92126 falls in the middle range for California, ranking #344 out of 907 ZIPs at $3,022/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92126?

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 $3,022/mo in ZIP 92126. The local median household income is $126,913/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92126?

Rent in ZIP 92126 has increased 11.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92126 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92126 is considered affordable for renters. At $3,022/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($126,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92126 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92126 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48% of ZIP 92126 households are renters, while 52% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92126 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92126 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92126 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $3,022/mo, it's $16 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92126 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92126 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,022/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 92126's median household income ($126,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92126 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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