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ZIP 92131

Pop. 35,503·San Diego County·159th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,614/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$1,649
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ZIP 92131 · $3,614
More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,170
1 BR
$3,410
2 BR
$4,160
3 BR
$5,540
4 BR+
$6,720
Research median
$4,160/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
$43,368/yr
At $3,614/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92131 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 72.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,503
Median income
$185,256
Median age
43.6
Renters
19.9%
Age distribution
25.1%
13.2%
29.4%
14.4%
17.8%
Under 1825.1%
18–3413.2%
35–5429.4%
55–6414.4%
65+17.8%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
52%
31%
White52%
Black1.4%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian31%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
17.8%
72.2%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma8.1%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+72.2%
Housing tenure
80.1%
19.9%
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92131 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,595 → $3,614
up 39.3%
Income
$153,058 → $185,256
up 21.0%
Population
36,070 → 35,503
down 1.6%
Renter share
19.7% → 19.9%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
68.8% → 72.2%
+3.4 pts
Median age
41.2 → 43.6
+2.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 92131 in San Diego, CA paid around $2,595 a month. That figure now sits near $3,614, up 39.3% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $153,058 in 2021 to $185,256 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 92131 in San Diego, CA losing about 567 residents over the five-year window, down 1.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 68.8% to 72.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 92131 in San Diego, CA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92131 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $3,614/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,160/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($185,256/yr), ZIP 92131 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92131?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92131 (San Diego, CA) is $3,614. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92131 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92131's median rent of $3,614/mo is $1,649 (84%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92131 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92131 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #159 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,614/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92131?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $145,000/year (~$70/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,614/mo in ZIP 92131. The local median household income is $185,256/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92131?

Rent in ZIP 92131 has increased 6.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92131 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92131 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,614/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($185,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92131 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 92131 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.9% of ZIP 92131 households are renters, while 80.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92131 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92131 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92131 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $3,614/mo, it's $576 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92131 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92131 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,614/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 92131's median household income ($185,256/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92131 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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