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ZIP 92173

Pop. 27,585·San Diego County·625th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$2,491/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$526
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 92173 · $2,491
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$1,990
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,240
4 BR+
$3,920
Research median
$2,430/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
$29,892/yr
At $2,491/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92173 (San Diego, CA) is majority renter-occupied, 9.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,585
Median income
$69,792
Median age
35.9
Renters
65.1%
Age distribution
24.3%
24.2%
24.3%
14%
13.2%
Under 1824.3%
18–3424.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6414%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
13.4%
94.2%
White13.4%
Black1%
Hispanic94.2%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
36.4%
27.7%
26%
No HS diploma36.4%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+9.9%
Housing tenure
34.9%
65.1%
Owner34.9%
Renter65.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92173 in San Diego, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,003 → $69,792
up 29.2%
Population
29,634 → 27,585
down 6.9%
Renter share
70% → 65.1%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
10.5% → 9.9%
-0.6 pts
Median age
33.1 → 35.9
+2.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 92173 in San Diego, CA now reports about $69,792, up from $54,003 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 29,634 to 27,585 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% change. About 65.1% of households rent today, against 70% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92173 covers San Diego, CA. The median rent here is $2,491/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($69,792/yr), ZIP 92173 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92173?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92173 (San Diego, CA) is $2,491. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92173 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92173's median rent of $2,491/mo is $526 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92173 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92173 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in California, ranking #625 out of 907 ZIPs at $2,491/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92173?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,491/mo in ZIP 92173. The local median household income is $69,792/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92173?

Rent in ZIP 92173 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 92173 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92173 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,491/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($69,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92173 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92173 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.1% of ZIP 92173 households are renters, while 34.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 92173 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 92173 compare to the rest of San Diego?

ZIP 92173 is more affordable than San Diego overall. At $2,491/mo, it's $547 below the San Diego citywide median of $3,038/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92173 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92173 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,491/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 92173's median household income ($69,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92173 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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