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ZIP 92130

Pop. 60,768·San Diego County·73rd most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$4,252/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
+$2,287
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ZIP 92130 · $4,252
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,430
1 BR
$3,690
2 BR
$4,500
3 BR
$5,990
4 BR+
$7,270
Research median
$4,500/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
$51,024/yr
At $4,252/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92130 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 81.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,768
Median income
$205,680
Median age
40
Renters
38%
Age distribution
26.8%
17.5%
32.7%
Under 1826.8%
18–3417.5%
35–5432.7%
55–6411.4%
65+11.5%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
50%
33.9%
White50%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian33.9%
Other6%
Education (25+)
81.9%
No HS diploma2%
HS diploma5.1%
Some college11%
Bachelor's+81.9%
Housing tenure
62%
38%
Owner62%
Renter38%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92130 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,034 → $4,252
up 40.1%
Income
$166,789 → $205,680
up 23.3%
Population
57,197 → 60,768
up 6.2%
Renter share
35.6% → 38%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
79.4% → 81.9%
+2.5 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 92130 in San Diego, CA has shifted from $3,034 to $4,252, up 40.1% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $166,789 to $205,680 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.3% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92130 in San Diego, CA adding about 3,571 residents over the five-year window, up 6.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 35.6% to 38%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 79.4% to 81.9% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92130 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 92130 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $4,252/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,500/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($205,680/yr), ZIP 92130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92130?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92130 (San Diego, CA) is $4,252. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92130 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92130's median rent of $4,252/mo is $2,287 (116%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92130 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92130 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #73 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $4,252/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $170,000/year (~$82/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,252/mo in ZIP 92130. The local median household income is $205,680/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92130?

Rent in ZIP 92130 has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92130 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92130 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,252/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($205,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92130 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92130 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38% of ZIP 92130 households are renters, while 62% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92130 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92130 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92130 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $4,252/mo, it's $1,214 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92130 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92130 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,252/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 92130's median household income ($205,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92130 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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