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U.S. ZIP Code · CA92122

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

Typical home value

$1,102,514[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.2%
5-year / yr
+5.9%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+288.1%
vs metro
+20.6%
vs state
+57.4%
ZIP 92122 location in CA
Location of ZIP 92122 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 92122 is worth $1,102,514 — 20.6% above the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,126 a month — a 3.4% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$3,126[2]
Gross yield
3.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,145[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
45,411[3]
Median household income
$105,177[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • University City High

    High · Grades 9–12 · San Diego Unified

    1,505 students

  • Standley Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · San Diego Unified

    838 students

  • Doyle Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Diego Unified

    672 students

  • Spreckels Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Diego Unified

    650 students

  • Curie Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Diego Unified

    530 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 yield3.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.0%
Annual rent$37,513

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$5,575
Loan principal$882,011
Down payment$220,503
Total interest paid$1,124,957

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 ratio2.27
Monthly cost to own$7,091
Monthly rent$3,126

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
61st percentile[1]
Rental yield
42nd percentile[2]
Property tax
49th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 92122?
The typical home in 92122 is worth $1,102,514, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 92122?
Home values in 92122 are down 4.2% over the past year, and up 5.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 92122?
A typical home in 92122 rents for about $3,126 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 92122?
The effective property tax rate in 92122 is 0.6% — roughly $7,145 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 92122?
ZIP code 92122 has a population of 45,411 and a median household income of $105,177.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $1,106,525
    Gross yield
    3.1%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $1,091,171
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $1,114,542
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Oceanside, CA

    Typical home
    $1,119,545
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Pala CDP, CA

    Typical home
    $1,084,049
    Gross yield
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $1,080,016
    Gross yield
    3.4%

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