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U.S. ZIP Code · CA92106

San Diego County · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Typical home value

$1,825,355[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.1%
5-year / yr
+6.6%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+542.6%
vs metro
+99.6%
vs state
+160.6%
ZIP 92106 location in CA
Location of ZIP 92106 in CA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 92106 is worth $1,825,355 — 99.6% above the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,798 a month — a 1.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,798[2]
Gross yield
1.8%[2]
Cap rate
1.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$13,643[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for San Diego County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very High[4]
Riverine flood
Very High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very High
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
21,651[3]
Median household income
$142,897[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of San Diego County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-5,385[5]
Moved in
70,215
Moved out
75,600

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
4
Middle
3
High
4
  • Point Loma High

    High · Grades 9–12 · San Diego Unified

    1,682 students

  • Dana

    Middle · Grades 5–6 · San Diego Unified

    648 students

  • High Tech High

    High · Grades 9–12 · High Tech High District

    487 students

  • High Tech Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · High Tech Elementary District

    423 students

  • High Tech High International

    High · Grades 9–12 · High Tech High International District

    386 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield1.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.1%
Annual rent$33,575

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$9,230
Loan principal$1,460,284
Down payment$365,071
Total interest paid$1,862,512

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio4.25
Monthly cost to own$11,892
Monthly rent$2,798

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
79th percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
85th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 92106?
The typical home in 92106 is worth $1,825,355, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 92106?
Home values in 92106 are down 1.1% over the past year, and up 6.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 92106?
A typical home in 92106 rents for about $2,798 a month, a gross rental yield of 1.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 92106?
The effective property tax rate in 92106 is 0.7% — roughly $13,643 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 92106?
ZIP code 92106 has a population of 21,651 and a median household income of $142,897.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Encinitas, CA

    Typical home
    $1,890,148
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • San Clemente, CA

    Typical home
    $1,726,576
    Gross yield
    2.3%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $1,655,380
    Gross yield
    2.7%
  • Carlsbad, CA

    Typical home
    $1,598,086
    Gross yield
    2.8%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $2,121,590
    Gross yield
    2.3%
  • Encinitas, CA

    Typical home
    $2,129,306
    Gross yield
    2.5%

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