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ZIP 92127

Pop. 50,555·San Diego County·102nd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,004/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.2%
vs US Median
+$2,039
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ZIP 92127 · $4,004
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,750
1 BR
$2,960
2 BR
$3,610
3 BR
$4,810
4 BR+
$5,830
Research median
$3,610/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
$48,048/yr
At $4,004/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92127 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 73.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,555
Median income
$195,520
Median age
39
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
27.2%
16.7%
32.8%
13.7%
Under 1827.2%
18–3416.7%
35–5432.8%
55–649.6%
65+13.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
47.7%
33.8%
White47.7%
Black2.5%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian33.8%
Other7.7%
Education (25+)
17.1%
73.1%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma6.7%
Some college17.1%
Bachelor's+73.1%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92127 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,656 → $4,004
up 50.8%
Income
$156,464 → $195,520
up 25.0%
Population
50,852 → 50,555
down 0.6%
Renter share
32.2% → 26.6%
-5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
73.6% → 73.1%
-0.5 pts
Median age
36.3 → 39
+2.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92127 in San Diego, CA has shifted from $2,656 to $4,004, up 50.8% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $156,464 to $195,520 between 2021 and 2024, a 25.0% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 32.2% to 26.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92127 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 92127 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $4,004/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,610/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($195,520/yr), ZIP 92127 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92127?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92127 (San Diego, CA) is $4,004. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92127 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92127's median rent of $4,004/mo is $2,039 (104%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92127 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92127 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #102 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,004/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92127?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $160,000/year (~$77/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,004/mo in ZIP 92127. The local median household income is $195,520/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92127?

Rent in ZIP 92127 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92127 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92127 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,004/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($195,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92127 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92127 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of ZIP 92127 households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92127 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92127 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92127 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $4,004/mo, it's $966 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92127 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92127 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,004/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 92127's median household income ($195,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92127 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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