Pohang City/Family/Private House/Barbecue # 34380 Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.82 - Revenue
- ₩53.4M
- Occupancy
- 40.1%
- Daily rate
- ₩475,612
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to October 2026
The average Airbnb in Pohang brought in ₩12,699,652 over the 12 months through October 2026, about 6% more than the North Gyeongsang Province average of ₩12,004,494.
The short answer
Listings averaged ₩194,214 a night and were booked on 24% of available nights, close to the North Gyeongsang Province average on both counts.
Timing matters: in August, the best month, the average listing earned about 2.1 times as much as in March, the slowest.
With 92 active listings, Pohang is the largest of 4 North Gyeongsang Province markets AirROI tracks.
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Gross bookings per Pohang listing averaged ₩12,699,652 over the 12 months to October 2026 (North Gyeongsang Province average: ₩12,004,494), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
The average Pohang listing brought in ₩2,300,000 in August, its best month, and ₩1,080,000 in March, its slowest.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least four times as much as a bottom-quarter one.
These are monthly figures for listings active in each month. The annual average above also counts listings that operated for only part of the year, so it runs below twelve times these figures.
August earned about 2.1 times what March did
Average revenue per active listing, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩1,480,000.
Latest 12 months in the October 2026 data. October's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to September.
August 2026 led on revenue and bookings; nightly rates peaked in October 2025.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | – | – | ₩206,461 | – | – | – |
| Nov 2025 | – | – | ₩205,042 | – | – | – |
| Dec 2025 | ₩1,846,988 | 29.9% | ₩204,275 | ₩59,580 | 10 days | 1.5 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₩1,263,383 | 21.7% | ₩186,625 | ₩40,754 | 21 days | 1.3 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₩1,371,052 | 27.5% | ₩187,050 | ₩48,966 | 24 days | 1.9 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₩1,079,612 | 20.8% | ₩187,199 | ₩34,826 | 15 days | 1.2 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₩1,268,423 | 22.3% | ₩190,527 | ₩42,281 | 20 days | 1.3 nights |
| May 2026 | ₩1,659,886 | 27.9% | ₩194,666 | ₩53,545 | 23 days | 1.4 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₩1,268,220 | 20.7% | ₩181,676 | ₩42,274 | 23 days | 1.1 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₩1,521,368 | 23.2% | ₩198,907 | ₩49,076 | 40 days | 2.1 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₩2,302,034 | 37.9% | ₩203,328 | ₩74,259 | 26 days | 1.5 nights |
| Sep 2026 | ₩1,223,425 | 22.0% | ₩189,172 | ₩40,781 | 27 days | 1.6 nights |
Averages per active listing in each month. Highlighted: the highest-revenue month of the 12. RevPAR is the month's revenue spread over its nights, booked or not. Booking lead time is the days between booking and check-in, and length of stay the nights per booking, for stays in that month.
For a figure on one home rather than the whole Pohang market, enter its address and size in the Airbnb revenue calculator, which compares it with similar listings nearby.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pohang Airbnb took in ₩12,699,652 in the 12 months to October 2026, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₩750,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money. A listing in the top quarter leaves about ₩1,420,000 a month.
Cleaning it yourself keeps the ₩280,000 a year guests pay in cleaning fees, for about ₩770,000 a month. Handing the listing to a co-host at about 10% of nightly bookings still leaves about ₩650,000 a month.
These amounts come before housing costs. Where the mortgage or rent is less each month, the difference is profit; a home owned outright keeps it all after property tax, home insurance and any building or condo fees.
| Line | Average listing | Top-quarter listing |
|---|---|---|
| Money in | ||
| Nightly bookings | ₩12,419,652 | ₩23,250,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay2% of Pohang bookings | ₩280,000 | ₩520,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₩12,699,652 | ₩23,770,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 15%: 15.5% for the 99% of Pohang listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₩1,950,000 | −₩3,650,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₩0 if you clean yourself | −₩280,000 | −₩520,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₩630,000 | −₩1,190,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₩250,000 | −₩480,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₩380,000 | −₩710,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₩130,000 | −₩130,000 |
| Permit and registrationWhere one is required | −₩60,000 | −₩60,000 |
| Management₩0 when you run it; co-hosts charge from about 10% of nightly bookings | ₩0 | ₩0 |
| Pricing and messaging toolsOptional; Airbnb's own tools are free | ₩0 | ₩0 |
| Lodging taxesAdded to the guest's bill and passed on | ₩0 | ₩0 |
| Total running costsAbout 27% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₩3,680,000 | −₩6,740,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₩9,019,652about ₩750,000 a month | ₩17,030,000about ₩1,420,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Pohang's average listing, run by its owner. Change how the listing performs, who runs it and who cleans to see what is left for the mortgage or rent.
To work out the profit on one Pohang home, with its price, its mortgage or rent and your own costs, use the Airbnb profit calculator. It starts from the comparable listings around the address.
What a listing keeps comes down to the figures this page measures: nightly rate, nights booked and the months it's open. A listing at the top-quarter mark takes in about ₩1,980,000 a month, against ₩1,060,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Pohang listings were booked on 24% of the nights they were open over the past year, in line with the North Gyeongsang Province average and 17 percentage points below the South Korea average (41%). Occupancy climbs to 38% in August and falls to 21% in June.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 4.8 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August was the busiest month in Pohang, June the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The 12-month rate of 24% averages each listing's whole year, slow months included; each month here counts only the listings booked in it.
Nightly rates
The average nightly rate in Pohang, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₩194,214 over the past year, about the same as the North Gyeongsang Province average (₩193,000) and about 14% above the South Korea average of ₩171,000. Rates peak in October and November at about ₩206,000 and bottom out in June at about ₩182,000.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 4.2 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
October rates ran 14% above June's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩192,000.
RevPAR, or revenue per available night, divides a listing's income by every night it was open to book, so it rises with both price and bookings. In Pohang it averaged ₩47,400 over the past year, from about ₩34,800 in March to about ₩74,300 in August.
A small group of listings earns several times more per open night than the rest.
August RevPAR was about 2.1 times March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, October 2025 to September 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩48,600.
Seasonality
Revenue in Pohang peaks several times a year, in May, August and December, a highly seasonal pattern.
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay, August, December | ₩1,940,000 | 32% | ₩200,756 |
| Shoulder seasonFebruary, July | ₩1,450,000 | 25% | ₩192,979 |
| Low seasonJanuary, March–April, June, September | ₩1,220,000 | 22% | ₩187,040 |
Guests book Pohang stays 22 days ahead on average (about three weeks). July stays are booked furthest out, about 40 days ahead, and December stays closest to arrival, about 10 days. A typical July booking is made in early June.
July stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, October 2025 to September 2026
Permits
97% of the 92 active listings in Pohang display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what local rules allow: it can't show whether new permits are still issued, or whether limits on nights, zones or property types apply.
Registration, permit, zoning and tourist-tax rules vary by address and change often, so confirm them with the local authority before buying or listing in Pohang.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Pohang neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Hwanho Park, Jukdo Market and Bukbu Beach. The picks reflect guest appeal, not earnings data or permit eligibility, so check local permit rules for a specific address before buying.
| Area | Who it suits | Landmarks nearby |
|---|---|---|
| Hwanho Park | A scenic waterfront park that attracts visitors for its beautiful walking trails and views of the sea. Ideal for families and nature lovers looking for recreational activities and outdoor relaxation. | Hwanho Park Lake, Pohang Lighthouse, walking paths, outdoor exercise areas, cultural events |
| Jukdo Market | A bustling traditional market where visitors can experience local culture and enjoy fresh seafood and street food. Perfect for those seeking authentic local experiences and culinary adventures. | Seafood stalls, Korean street food, local goods, cultural performances, night market |
| Bukbu Beach | A popular beach destination known for its clean shores and vibrant summer atmosphere. It attracts beachgoers, surfers, and families, making it an excellent spot for vacation rentals. | swimming, sunbathing, water sports, local cafes, beach restaurants |
| Pohang Steel Mill | The largest steel mill in the world, this area is significant for industrial tourism. Business travelers and engineers visiting the mill make this a strategic location. | steel mill tours, Pohang Cultural Center, industrial exhibits, educational tours |
| Geunsoojang Sashimi Street | Famous for its fresh seafood restaurants, this area is a must-visit for foodies and tourists looking for a culinary experience in Pohang. | fresh sashimi, seafood restaurants, food markets, cooking classes |
| Yeongildae Beach | An exciting beach that hosts various events and concerts, making it a lively spot for younger crowds and tourists looking for nightlife and entertainment. | beach concerts, water sports, nightlife, food stalls, parks |
| The Roof of Korea | Located near the scenic mountains, this area attracts nature enthusiasts and hikers seeking adventure and breathtaking views. Ideal for eco-tourism and outdoor activities. | hiking trails, mountain views, nature camps, scenic overlooks, wildlife watching |
| Pohang Museum of Steel Art | A unique museum that showcases the relationship between steelmaking and art. It attracts culture lovers and families, providing an educational experience. | art exhibits, interactive displays, educational tours, cultural workshops |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 71% of listings in Pohang, but private rooms are a real segment: nearly one listing in three (29%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 58%, about 1.6 times the share of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (36%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Pohang Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 70.7% | 65 |
| Private room | 29.3% | 27 |
Listings by property type
Pohang Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 57.6% | 53 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 35.9% | 33 |
| Apartment/Condo | 4.3% | 4 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 2.2% | 2 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Pohang (41% of entire homes), and 35% have three or more bedrooms. Shares are of the 49 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Pohang entire homes by number of bedrooms
Entire homes with each number of bedrooms, of those with a bedroom count on file
| Bedrooms | Share of entire homes with a bedroom count | Entire homes |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2.0% | 1 |
| 1 bedroom | 22.4% | 11 |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.8% | 20 |
| 3 bedrooms | 26.5% | 13 |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.2% | 4 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Pohang earned ₩6,820,000 over the past year, against ₩14,100,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 11 | ₩6,820,000 | ₩9,140,000 | ₩231,209 | 21% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20 | ₩18,600,000 | ₩20,300,000 | ₩272,916 | 30% |
| 3 bedrooms | 13 | ₩14,100,000 | ₩17,900,000 | ₩246,228 | 30% |
The most common capacity in Pohang is eight or more guests (29% of listings), and 50% of listings sleep six or more. Shares are of the 66 listings with a guest capacity on file (72% of the market).
Pohang listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep, of those with a capacity on file
| Guest capacity | Share of listings with a capacity on file | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 9.1% | 6 |
| 3 guests | 6.1% | 4 |
| 4 guests | 24.2% | 16 |
| 5 guests | 10.6% | 7 |
| 6 guests | 16.7% | 11 |
| 7 guests | 4.5% | 3 |
| 8+ guests | 28.8% | 19 |
Pohang hosts set up an average of 2.1 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 45% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Beach access is common in Pohang: 50% of listings offer it, and 83% offer free parking on site.
Share of Pohang listings with each common amenity
Guests
Most Pohang guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 15% of those who left reviews live outside South Korea, led by visitors from the United States and France. Guests speak a mix of languages: Korean leads at 48%, followed by English and Japanese.
85% of Pohang guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Pohang guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Seoul | 33.3% |
| Daegu | 9.6% |
| Daejeon | 4.1% |
| Incheon | 4.1% |
| Busan | 3.2% |
Where Pohang guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 84.6% |
| United States | 4.0% |
| France | 2.0% |
| Japan | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | 1.0% |
Languages spoken by Pohang guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Korean | 47.7% |
| English | 30.8% |
| Japanese | 4.6% |
| Chinese | 4.1% |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
Pohang Airbnbs average 4.89 stars, and 39% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. The category scores are tightly bunched, and location is the lowest, at 4.83.
Check-in scores highest in Pohang; location is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.91 |
| Cleanliness | 4.91 |
| Communication | 4.93 |
| Location | 4.83 |
| Check-in | 4.94 |
| Value | 4.86 |
Booking patterns
Nearly all Pohang listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 2% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 31 to 90 days a year, covering 51% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Pohang listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 80.4% | 74 |
| 181-270 days | 17.4% | 16 |
| 91-180 days | 2.2% | 2 |
Days a year Pohang listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 181-270 days | 2.2% | 2 |
| 91-180 days | 20.7% | 19 |
| 31-90 days | 51.1% | 47 |
| 1-30 days | 26.1% | 24 |
The average Pohang booking lasts 1.5 nights, longest in July and shortest in June. Listings took about 15 bookings each over the year, some 1,400 in all. More than seven in ten listings that give a check-in time set it at 3 p.m., with check-out usually at 11 a.m.
Average length of stay by month in Pohang
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
All listings in Pohang accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Pohang listings
Share of listings by the shortest stay they accept, from one night to 30 or more
Moderate is the most common cancellation policy in Pohang, used by 60% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about eight in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 13% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Pohang listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
About a quarter of Pohang listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ₩11,582, and some higher fees lift the average to ₩16,715. Spread over the average stay of 1.5 nights, that adds roughly ₩7,510 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 2% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Pohang, a two-bedroom unit, took in ₩53,400,000 over the past year, about 4.2 times the city's average of ₩12,700,000.
Pohang City/Family/Private House/Barbecue # 34380 Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.82
A private villa *Yongyeon Housing* with a large space of 470 pyeong for one team per day Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 5.00
[2 nights - 7% discount] Pohang 45 pyeong large accommodation #Massage chair #Styler #Family #Group… Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
petit/ Hyungsan River View / Accommodation for Family Gatherings / Accommodates 16 people… Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.93
Heiraku House Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.97
Modile Pool Villa Entire home Rated 5.00 Professional management companies run 23% of Pohang listings and owners run the rest. Superhosts run 54% of listings. Airbnb's Simplified Pricing, where the host pays the whole service fee and guests see one price with no separate Airbnb charge, covers 99% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Pohang-si (262 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the eight nearby markets in the table, all within 81 km, Gyeongju-si (28 km away) earned the most per listing, about 67% more than Pohang. Gyeongsan-si was the busiest, booked on 37% of nights against 24% in Pohang.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namjeong-myeon 28 km | 30 | ₩10,634,951 | ₩202,304 | 20% |
| Gyeongju-si 28 km | 1,389 | ₩21,156,980 | ₩214,567 | 33% |
| Yeongdeok-gun 37 km | 38 | ₩13,624,493 | ₩198,815 | 25% |
| Ulsan 57 km | 186 | ₩13,232,161 | ₩206,445 | 26% |
| Gyeongsan-si 65 km | 52 | ₩9,381,226 | ₩98,981 | 37% |
| Daegu 76 km | 870 | ₩12,250,607 | ₩123,968 | 35% |
| Miryang-si 77 km | 74 | ₩18,766,794 | ₩292,135 | 24% |
| Yangsan-si 81 km | 31 | ₩11,038,865 | ₩172,713 | 26% |
See all 4 North Gyeongsang Province Airbnb markets
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FAQ
An active Pohang Airbnb grossed ₩12,699,652 on average in the 12 months to October 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 92 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₩1,960,000 or more in a typical month.
It depends most on the home's size, location and how it's run. The middle half of Pohang listings earn between ₩485,000 and ₩1,960,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₩3,380,000 or more. For one home, enter its address and bedroom count in the Airbnb income calculator: it compares the home with similar listings nearby.
Listings in Pohang were booked on 24% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 24% for the North Gyeongsang Province average. August was the busiest month.
The average booked night in Pohang cost ₩194,214 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₩88,400 and ₩258,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Pohang, 97% of active listings display a registration, permit or license number. The share shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow, so confirm registration, permit and tourist-tax rules with the local authority before buying.
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pohang Airbnb grossed ₩12,699,652 in the 12 months to October 2026, 6% above the North Gyeongsang Province average of ₩12,004,494. Run by its owner, with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, ₩9,019,652 a year (about ₩750,000 a month) is left before the mortgage or rent. A home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit, and a listing at the top-quarter mark leaves about ₩1,420,000 a month. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August paid best over the past year, at ₩2,300,000 per active listing, and March paid least. The month-by-month table above shows how rates and bookings each move.
Each night a Pohang listing was open to book earned ₩47,400 on average over the past year, booked or not. That figure, revenue per available night (RevPAR), folds price and occupancy into one number; the top 10% of listings made ₩107,000 or more.
Pohang stays were booked 22 days (about three weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Pohang Airbnb stay lasted 1.5 nights over the past year. A listing took 15 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Pohang Airbnbs 4.89 out of 5 on average. Guests score check-in highest and location lowest.
Hwanho Park, Jukdo Market and Bukbu Beach draw the most short-term rental interest in Pohang. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 92 active Airbnb listings in Pohang as of October 2026. The closest tracked market is Namjeong-myeon, 28 km away.
In Pohang, about a quarter of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ₩11,582, and some higher fees lift the average to ₩16,715.
All of South Korea had 16.4 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, UN Tourism reports, via Our World in Data. AirROI estimates 1,399 Airbnb stays in Pohang, South Korea in the 12 months to October 2026, which counts bookings and not tourists. See South Korea tourism statistics.
Method
Figures on this page cover 92 active Airbnb listings in Pohang from November 2025 to October 2026 (trailing twelve months). AirROI refreshes them monthly from listing-level booking and calendar data covering 20+ million properties worldwide. AirROI measures bookings in US dollars; this page shows them in South Korean won at ₩1,448 per US$, the typical rate from November 2025 to October 2026. Annual revenue averages every listing active during the period, including those listed for only part of it; monthly figures average the listings active in each month; the tier lists show the spread. Neighborhood descriptions are AI-assisted. See the methodology for definitions.
Need this programmatically? The same metrics are available through the AirROI Airbnb Data API and bulk downloads in the data portal.