Question 1

Is 92139 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 92139 in San Diego has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the San Diego city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 92139 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 92139?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 92139 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 92139. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 92139 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in San Diego. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 92139?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 92139 is approximately $739K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 92139 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 92139 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 92139 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 92139 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for San Diego. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 92139 scores similarly to the middle tier of San Diego neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

San Diego — ZIP 92139

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Bell Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Pacific View Leadership Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Paradise Hills Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Penn Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Perry Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
San Diego SCPA	06–12	—	—	—
Zamorano Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—