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U.S. ZIP Code · CA92139

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

Typical home value

$738,888[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.4%
5-year / yr
+5.1%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+160.1%
vs metro
-19.2%
vs state
+5.5%
ZIP 92139 location in CA
Location of ZIP 92139 in CA

Price history

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

The typical home in 92139 is worth $738,888 — 19.2% below the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,939 a month — a 4.8% 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
$2,939[2]
Gross yield
4.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,332[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
34,703[3]
Median household income
$95,653[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
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • San Diego SCPA

    High · Grades 6–12 · San Diego Unified

    1,275 students

  • Zamorano Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Diego Unified

    843 students

  • Bell Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · San Diego Unified

    713 students

  • Penn Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Diego Unified

    380 students

  • Perry Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · San Diego Unified

    363 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 yield4.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.9%
Annual rent$35,269

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$3,736
Loan principal$591,110
Down payment$147,778
Total interest paid$753,928

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 ratio1.60
Monthly cost to own$4,715
Monthly rent$2,939

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
41st percentile[1]
Rental yield
99th percentile[2]
Property tax
28th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 92139?
The typical home in 92139 is worth $738,888, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 92139?
Home values in 92139 are down 1.4% over the past year, and up 5.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 92139?
A typical home in 92139 rents for about $2,939 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 92139?
The effective property tax rate in 92139 is 0.6% — roughly $4,332 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 92139?
ZIP code 92139 has a population of 34,703 and a median household income of $95,653.

#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
    $741,656
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $742,869
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $734,029
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • San Diego, CA

    Typical home
    $746,124
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • CA

    Typical home
    $762,378
    Gross yield
  • Lemon Grove, CA

    Typical home
    $763,223
    Gross yield
    4.1%

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