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ZIP 92129

Pop. 52,965·San Diego County·117th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,896/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.0%
vs US Median
+$1,931
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ZIP 92129 · $3,896
More expensive than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,480
1 BR
$2,660
2 BR
$3,250
3 BR
$4,330
4 BR+
$5,250
Research median
$3,250/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
$46,752/yr
At $3,896/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.8% YoY, +5.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92129 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 66.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,965
Median income
$156,321
Median age
41.6
Renters
27.9%
Age distribution
21.9%
19.2%
29.2%
13.9%
15.7%
Under 1821.9%
18–3419.2%
35–5429.2%
55–6413.9%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
47.9%
34.7%
White47.9%
Black2.1%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian34.7%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
21.2%
66.3%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+66.3%
Housing tenure
72.1%
27.9%
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92129 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,598 → $3,896
up 50.0%
Income
$131,688 → $156,321
up 18.7%
Population
53,742 → 52,965
down 1.4%
Renter share
28.8% → 27.9%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
61.9% → 66.3%
+4.4 pts
Median age
39.9 → 41.6
+1.7 yrs

Rent in ZIP 92129 in San Diego, CA has increased 50.0% since 2021, going from about $2,598 per month to roughly $3,896 today. Census figures show median household income at $156,321 today, compared with $131,688 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 31.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 53,742 to 52,965 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 61.9% to 66.3%. 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 92129 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $3,896/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,250/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($156,321/yr), ZIP 92129 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92129?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92129 (San Diego, CA) is $3,896. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92129 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92129's median rent of $3,896/mo is $1,931 (98%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92129 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92129 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #117 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,896/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92129?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $156,000/year (~$75/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,896/mo in ZIP 92129. The local median household income is $156,321/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92129?

Rent in ZIP 92129 has increased 19.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92129 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92129 is considered moderate for renters. At $3,896/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($156,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92129 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 92129 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.9% of ZIP 92129 households are renters, while 72.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92129 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92129 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92129 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $3,896/mo, it's $858 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92129 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92129 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $3,896/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 92129's median household income ($156,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92129 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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