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ZIP 92139

Pop. 34,703·San Diego County·229th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$3,353/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
+11.1%
vs US Median
+$1,388
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ZIP 92139 · $3,353
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,200
1 BR
$2,360
2 BR
$2,880
3 BR
$3,840
4 BR+
$4,650
Research median
$2,880/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
$40,236/yr
At $3,353/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, +11.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92139 (San Diego, CA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,703
Median income
$95,653
Median age
36.9
Renters
42.4%
Age distribution
22.1%
25.4%
28.2%
13.6%
Under 1822.1%
18–3425.4%
35–5428.2%
55–6410.8%
65+13.6%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
18.5%
12.1%
38.7%
28.4%
White18.5%
Black12.1%
Hispanic38.7%
Asian28.4%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
13.2%
28.6%
32.3%
25.8%
No HS diploma13.2%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+25.8%
Housing tenure
57.6%
42.4%
Owner57.6%
Renter42.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92139 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$80,594 → $95,653
up 18.7%
Population
35,364 → 34,703
down 1.9%
Renter share
43.1% → 42.4%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.9% → 25.8%
+2.9 pts
Median age
35.8 → 36.9
+1.1 yrs

Median household income rose from $80,594 to $95,653 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.7% shift. The population has contracted by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 35,364 residents to roughly 34,703. College-educated residents now make up 25.8% of adults here, versus 22.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92139 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $3,353/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,880/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($95,653/yr), ZIP 92139 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92139?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92139 (San Diego, CA) is $3,353. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92139 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92139's median rent of $3,353/mo is $1,388 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92139 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92139 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #229 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $3,353/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92139?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $134,000/year (~$64/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,353/mo in ZIP 92139. The local median household income is $95,653/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92139?

Rent in ZIP 92139 has increased 3.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 92139 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92139 is considered stretched for renters. At $3,353/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($95,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92139 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92139 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.4% of ZIP 92139 households are renters, while 57.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92139 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92139 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92139 is pricier than San Diego as a whole. At $3,353/mo, it's $315 above the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92139 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92139 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $3,353/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 92139's median household income ($95,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92139 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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