[TheCape ]Ocean view Hot water pool Pension(200m2) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86 - Revenue
- ₩92M
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- 61.3%
- Daily rate
- ₩462,414
Airbnb market data · 202612 months to September 2026
The average Airbnb in Pohang-si brought in ₩11,488,480 over the 12 months through September 2026, about 33% less than the North Gyeongsang average of ₩17,097,573.
The short answer
Bookings in Pohang-si trail the North Gyeongsang average, at prices about 5% lower. Listings averaged ₩187,877 a night and were booked on 25% of available nights, against ₩197,000 and 30% for the North Gyeongsang average.
Timing matters: in August, usually the best month, the average listing earns about twice as much as in March, usually the slowest.
With 273 active listings, Pohang-si is the second-largest of 21 North Gyeongsang markets AirROI tracks. From a year earlier, the number of active listings shrank 25%.
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Revenue
Gross bookings per Pohang-si listing averaged ₩11,488,480 over the 12 months to September 2026 (North Gyeongsang average: ₩17,097,573), before cleaning, platform and management costs and taxes.
In a typical year, the average Pohang-si listing brings in ₩2,050,000 in August, its best month, and ₩1,040,000 in March, its slowest. July runs within 4% of August, so either can come out on top in a given year. The three strongest months bring in 33% of a full year's revenue, where an even calendar would give any three months 25%.
In a typical month, a top-quarter listing earns at least 4.2 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 earns about twice what March does
Average revenue per active listing, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩1,420,000. Each point is one month as recorded, averaged over the listings active in it. The best and slowest months in the text average each calendar month over the past two years, so they can differ from the highest and lowest points here.
Latest 12 months in the September 2026 data. September's figures are still coming in, so the rows run to August.
July 2026 led on revenue, while nightly rates and bookings both peaked in August 2026. Across the past two years, August is usually the strongest month.
| Month | Avg. Revenue | Occupancy | Avg. Nightly Rate | RevPAR | Booking Lead Time | Avg. Length of Stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | ₩951,134 | 21.3% | ₩162,391 | ₩31,704 | 20 days | 2 nights |
| Oct 2025 | ₩1,727,607 | 31.6% | ₩169,139 | ₩55,729 | 30 days | 2.4 nights |
| Nov 2025 | ₩1,039,367 | 23.2% | ₩161,460 | ₩34,646 | 23 days | 1.6 nights |
| Dec 2025 | ₩1,042,515 | 21.5% | ₩164,215 | ₩33,630 | 22 days | 1.7 nights |
| Jan 2026 | ₩1,291,148 | 25.0% | ₩164,341 | ₩41,650 | 20 days | 1.6 nights |
| Feb 2026 | ₩1,361,889 | 29.1% | ₩164,237 | ₩48,639 | 20 days | 1.8 nights |
| Mar 2026 | ₩981,246 | 19.4% | ₩161,903 | ₩31,653 | 12 days | 1.4 nights |
| Apr 2026 | ₩1,260,316 | 21.6% | ₩162,363 | ₩42,011 | 18 days | 1.5 nights |
| May 2026 | ₩1,887,010 | 30.9% | ₩190,028 | ₩60,871 | 23 days | 1.9 nights |
| Jun 2026 | ₩1,890,925 | 33.8% | ₩180,695 | ₩63,031 | 22 days | 2.8 nights |
| Jul 2026 | ₩2,302,084 | 34.9% | ₩190,656 | ₩74,261 | 25 days | 3.2 nights |
| Aug 2026 | ₩2,200,060 | 36.7% | ₩194,016 | ₩70,970 | 27 days | 1.5 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.
The typical Pohang-si listing earns about ₩1,080,000 a month, but one property can land well above or below that. The Airbnb estimator gives a range for a specific address, built from the comparable listings around it.
Profit
Yes, when it's run well. The average Pohang-si Airbnb took in ₩11,488,480 in the 12 months to September 2026, an average that counts every active listing, including those open only part of the year. A listing in the top quarter took in about ₩21,930,000, and run by its owner at everyday costs, about ₩1,330,000 a month of that is left after running costs, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes money.
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 | ₩11,178,480 | ₩21,350,000 |
| Cleaning fees guests pay3% of Pohang-si bookings | ₩310,000 | ₩580,000 |
| Gross bookings | ₩11,488,480 | ₩21,930,000 |
| Running costs | ||
| Airbnb's feeAbout 14%: 15.5% for the 88% of Pohang-si listings on Simplified Pricing, 3% for the rest | −₩1,610,000 | −₩3,070,000 |
| Cleaning and laundryPaid for by the cleaning fee; ₩0 if you clean yourself | −₩310,000 | −₩580,000 |
| Utilities and internetAbout 5% of bookings | −₩570,000 | −₩1,100,000 |
| Guest suppliesToiletries, coffee, paper goods: about 2% | −₩230,000 | −₩440,000 |
| Repairs and upkeepIncluding linens and small replacements: about 3% | −₩340,000 | −₩660,000 |
| Short-term rental insuranceOne policy, on top of Airbnb's free AirCover | −₩110,000 | −₩110,000 |
| 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 25% of bookings, plus cleaning paid for by the cleaning fee | −₩3,230,000 | −₩6,020,000 |
| Left for housing costs, then profit | ₩8,258,480about ₩690,000 a month | ₩15,910,000about ₩1,330,000 a month |
| Housing costs | ||
| Mortgage or rent, property tax, home insurance, building or condo fees | Depend on the home | |
The estimate starts from Pohang-si'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-si 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 ₩1,830,000 a month, against ₩960,000 for the average one.
Occupancy
Pohang-si listings were booked on 25% of the nights they were open over the past year, 5 percentage points below the North Gyeongsang average (30%) and 15 points below the South Korea average (40%). In a typical year, occupancy climbs to 34% in August and falls to 22% in March.
The busiest tenth of listings are booked about 5.7 times as often as the bottom quarter.
August is usually the busiest month in Pohang-si, March the quietest
Share of open nights booked, by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month rate of 25% 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-si, known as ADR (average daily rate), was ₩187,877 over the past year, about the same as the North Gyeongsang average (₩197,000) and about 18% above the South Korea average of ₩159,000. In a typical year, rates peak in August at about ₩189,000 and bottom out in March and April at about ₩155,000.
Prices span a wide range: the top 10% charge about 3.6 times the rate of the bottom quarter.
August rates run 22% above April's
Average nightly rate (ADR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩166,000. The 12-month ADR of ₩187,877 averages each listing's own rate across its whole year; the monthly points average listings month by month, so the two differ.
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-si it averaged ₩46,900 over the past year, from about ₩33,500 in a typical March to about ₩66,100 in a typical August.
Per open night, by tier:
August RevPAR is about twice March's
Revenue per open night (RevPAR), by month, September 2024 to August 2026
The dashed line is the average of the months shown, ₩46,500.
Seasonality
Pohang-si has one high season, May through August, which makes it a moderately seasonal market. A listing earns about 44% more a month in June through August than in December through February.
Average revenue by month in Pohang-si
Average revenue per active listing, each calendar month averaged over the past two years
The dashed line is the average of the 12 calendar months, ₩1,420,000.
| Month | Season | Revenue per listing |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shoulder season | ₩1,390,000 |
| February | Low season | ₩1,260,000 |
| March | Low season | ₩1,040,000 |
| April | Low season | ₩1,160,000 |
| May | High season | ₩1,550,000 |
| June | High season | ₩1,520,000 |
| July | High season | ₩1,980,000 |
| August | High season | ₩2,050,000 |
| September | Low season | ₩1,180,000 |
| October | Shoulder season | ₩1,500,000 |
| November | Low season | ₩1,160,000 |
| December | Low season | ₩1,210,000 |
| Season | Revenue per month | Occupancy | Nightly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| High seasonMay–August | ₩1,780,000 | 31% | ₩179,383 |
| Shoulder seasonJanuary, October | ₩1,450,000 | 29% | ₩163,462 |
| Low seasonFebruary–April, September, November–December | ₩1,170,000 | 25% | ₩158,705 |
Guests book Pohang-si stays 25 days ahead on average (about four weeks). August stays are booked furthest out, about 27 days ahead, and March stays closest to arrival, about 15 days. A typical August booking is made in mid-July.
August stays are booked furthest ahead
Average days between booking and check-in, by month of stay, September 2024 to August 2026
The 12-month figure of 25 days averages each listing's year as a whole; each month here averages only the listings with stays in it.
Permits
85% of the 273 active listings in Pohang-si 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-si.
Neighborhoods
AirROI's area guide picks eight Pohang-si neighborhoods that draw short-term rental guests, led by Bukbu Beach, Youngil Bay and Pohang Steel Town. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bukbu Beach | A popular beach destination known for its beautiful coastline and water sports. Ideal for tourists looking for sun, sand, and sea activities. | Bukbu Beach, Jukdo Market, Pohang Light House, Songdo Beach, Bongdeok Beach |
| Youngil Bay | An area famous for its scenic views and coastal charm, attracting visitors who enjoy outdoor activities and fresh seafood. | Youngil Bay, Pohang Canal, Sunrise Park, Oeosa Temple, Jeonggwangri Beach |
| Pohang Steel Town | The industrial heart of Pohang, attracting business travelers and professionals connected to the steel industry. Close proximity to corporate accommodations. | POSCO Museum, Steel Millennium Park, Pohang Culture Center |
| Pohang National University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) | A top science and technology university area that attracts students and academic professionals, providing a steady stream of guests. | POSTECH Campus, Pohang Science Park, Chunghyo Park |
| Guryongnie Beach | A tranquil beach area suitable for families and those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, offering a more relaxed atmosphere. | Guryongnie Beach, Hwajin Beach, Cafes along the coast, Hiking trails near the beach |
| Yeongildae Beach | A famous beach known for its lively atmosphere and nearby entertainment, great for tourists seeking nightlife and recreation. | Yeongildae Beach, The Wave Fountain, Pohang Sea Water Pool, Live Music Venues |
| Seonam Village | A scenic village known for its cultural heritage and close-knit community, attracting visitors interested in local traditions and rural tourism. | Seonam Village, Local farms, Traditional Korean houses, Art exhibitions |
| Bongdeok | A culturally rich area with historical sites and museums that attract tourists interested in learning about the local culture and history. | Bongdeok Temple, Pohang Museum of Contemporary Art, Cultural Festivals |
Area descriptions are AI-assisted from public sources and are not checked against zoning.
Listings
Entire homes make up 82% of listings in Pohang-si, but private rooms are a real segment: about one listing in six (18%) rents out a single room. Houses are the most common property type at 48%, ahead of hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs (33%).
Mostly entire homes, with a private-room segment
Pohang-si Airbnb listings by room type
| Room type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| Entire home | 82.4% | 225 |
| Private room | 17.6% | 48 |
Listings by property type
Pohang-si Airbnb listings by property type
| Property type | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| House | 48.0% | 131 |
| Hotel/Boutique | 32.6% | 89 |
| Apartment/Condo | 15.0% | 41 |
| Others | 2.6% | 7 |
| Unique stay | 1.1% | 3 |
| Cabin/Outdoor | 0.7% | 2 |
Two-bedroom homes are the most common size in Pohang-si (38% of entire homes), followed by one-bedroom homes (35%). Shares are of the 209 entire homes that give a bedroom count; rented rooms are left out.
Pohang-si 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 | 3.3% | 7 |
| 1 bedroom | 34.9% | 73 |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.3% | 80 |
| 3 bedrooms | 20.1% | 42 |
| 4 bedrooms | 3.3% | 7 |
A typical one-bedroom home in Pohang-si earned ₩8,000,000 over the past year, against ₩14,700,000 for a three-bedroom home.
| Home size | Listings | Typical annual revenue (median) | Average annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | 73 | ₩8,000,000 | ₩10,300,000 | ₩162,473 | 27% |
| 2 bedrooms | 80 | ₩12,100,000 | ₩15,300,000 | ₩228,239 | 31% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42 | ₩14,700,000 | ₩16,100,000 | ₩229,607 | 27% |
The most common capacity in Pohang-si is eight or more guests (25% of listings), and 46% of listings sleep six or more.
Pohang-si listings by guest capacity
Share of listings by the number of guests they sleep
| Guest capacity | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 2 guests | 17.9% | 47 |
| 3 guests | 6.1% | 16 |
| 4 guests | 22.1% | 58 |
| 5 guests | 7.6% | 20 |
| 6 guests | 19.4% | 51 |
| 7 guests | 1.5% | 4 |
| 8+ guests | 25.5% | 67 |
Pohang-si hosts set up an average of 2 beds per listing, close to one bed per bedroom. Only 26% of listings show their exact location on the listing map; the rest show an approximate area.
Free on-site parking is close to standard in Pohang-si: 84% of listings offer it.
Share of Pohang-si listings with each common amenity
Listings in Pohang-si with an EV charger earned about 2.4 times as much a year, on average, as those without: ₩26,300,000 against ₩10,900,000. The gap is smaller for a garden view (about twice as much) and free street parking (about twice as much). Bigger, professionally run homes tend to carry more amenities, so these gaps reflect the kind of listing as much as the feature itself.
Revenue gap for Pohang-si listings with each amenity
How much more listings with the amenity earned in a year than those without, and the share of listings that have it
| Amenity | Listings with it | Avg. revenue with | Avg. revenue without | Revenue gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV charger | 4% | ₩26,300,000 | ₩10,900,000 | +140% |
| Garden view | 12% | ₩20,900,000 | ₩10,100,000 | +106% |
| Free street parking | 51% | ₩15,200,000 | ₩7,660,000 | +99% |
| Backyard | 26% | ₩17,300,000 | ₩9,400,000 | +84% |
| Ocean view | 16% | ₩18,300,000 | ₩10,200,000 | +79% |
| Single level home | 18% | ₩17,700,000 | ₩10,100,000 | +75% |
| Gym | 8% | ₩18,300,000 | ₩10,900,000 | +68% |
| Dedicated workspace | 36% | ₩15,100,000 | ₩9,500,000 | +59% |
| Outdoor shower | 8% | ₩17,400,000 | ₩11,000,000 | +59% |
| Smart lock | 7% | ₩17,300,000 | ₩11,100,000 | +56% |
Guests
Most Pohang-si guests are domestic, but a sizeable minority come from abroad: 18% of those who left reviews live outside South Korea, led by visitors from the United States and Australia. Guests speak a mix of languages: Korean leads at 47%, followed by English and Japanese.
82% of Pohang-si guests are domestic
Where guests who left reviews live
Where Pohang-si guests come from: top cities
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin city | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Seoul | 29.8% |
| Daegu | 8.4% |
| Busan | 5.0% |
| Pohang-si | 3.2% |
| Incheon | 2.5% |
Where Pohang-si guests come from: top countries
Share of guests who left reviews
| Origin country | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 82.5% |
| United States | 3.5% |
| Australia | 2.0% |
| France | 1.5% |
| Singapore | 1.5% |
Languages spoken by Pohang-si guests
Share of guests who left reviews
| Language | Share of guests |
|---|---|
| Korean | 47.3% |
| English | 32.4% |
| Japanese | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| French | 2.8% |
Pohang-si Airbnbs average 4.77 stars, and 19% of listings hold Airbnb's Guest Favorite badge. Guests are toughest on value for money: it scores 4.69, against 4.88 for host communication and check-in.
Communication and check-in score highest in Pohang-si; value is lowest
Average guest rating out of 5 by category; the bars start at 4.0
| Category | Average rating (out of 5) |
|---|---|
| Accuracy | 4.83 |
| Cleanliness | 4.76 |
| Communication | 4.88 |
| Location | 4.72 |
| Check-in | 4.88 |
| Value | 4.69 |
Booking patterns
94% of Pohang-si listings are open to guests more than 180 days a year, but only 6% are booked or blocked that many days. The most common booked-or-blocked total is 1 to 30 days a year, covering 41% of listings; blocked nights include any the host closes off.
Days a year Pohang-si listings are open to guests
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 76.9% | 210 |
| 181-270 days | 17.2% | 47 |
| 91-180 days | 5.1% | 14 |
| 31-90 days | 0.4% | 1 |
| 1-30 days | 0.4% | 1 |
Days a year Pohang-si listings are booked or blocked
Share of listings by days a year
| Days a year | Share of listings | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 271-366 days | 1.1% | 3 |
| 181-270 days | 4.8% | 13 |
| 91-180 days | 19.0% | 52 |
| 31-90 days | 33.7% | 92 |
| 1-30 days | 41.4% | 113 |
The average Pohang-si booking lasts 2.2 nights, longest in July and shortest in March. Listings took about 12 bookings each over the year, some 3,360 in all. About eight 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-si
Average nights per booking, by month of stay
Two-year average by calendar month.
Nearly all listings in Pohang-si accept stays of one or two nights.
Minimum stay set by Pohang-si 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-si, used by 50% of listings; it refunds guests in full if they cancel at least five days before check-in. Hosts here lean flexible: about seven in ten listings offer Flexible or Moderate terms, against 29% on Firm or stricter ones.
Cancellation policies of Pohang-si listings, from most to least flexible
Share of listings by the policy they use
46% of Pohang-si listings charge a cleaning fee. The typical fee is ₩13,029, and some higher fees lift the average to ₩19,863. Spread over the average stay of 2.2 nights, that adds roughly ₩6,045 a night to what guests pay. For listings that charge one, cleaning fees make up about 3% of gross revenue.
Top earners
The top-grossing Airbnb in Pohang-si, a three-bedroom home, took in ₩92,000,000 over the past year, about 8 times the city's average of ₩11,500,000.
[TheCape ]Ocean view Hot water pool Pension(200m2) Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.86
Sunbow House (Toenmaru with an ocean view, a hanok with a fireplace on a cold day) Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.99
Up to 6-15 people
Private home, groups, family travel
For exclusive use by the Haruhan Team only!… Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.76
#Youngil Beach #Julia house#Seaside #Comfort#Clean accommodation#Vacation# Entire home · 2 bedrooms Rated 4.98
Family welcome # Yeongil University # Pohang Fireworks Festival # Songdo Beach # Jukdo Market # 6… Entire home · 3 bedrooms Rated 4.95
Pohang in the Starlit Forest ㅣ10% discount for 2 nights ㅣ4 rooms, 8 beds, blankets washed after… Entire home · 4 bedrooms Rated 4.87 Je Won is the top-grossing host in Pohang-si, with ₩247.7 million in bookings across 8 listings over the past year. Hosting here is fragmented: the ten top-grossing hosts run just 14% of the market's 273 listings.
| # | Host | Listings | Gross revenue | Per listing | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Je Won | 8 | ₩247,668,699 | ₩30,958,587 | 4.80/5 | |
| 정규 | 6 | ₩73,576,026 | ₩12,262,671 | 4.81/5 | |
| Onda | 7 | ₩69,002,678 | ₩9,857,525 | 4.95/5 | |
| 4 | 송알송 | 1 | ₩59,562,096 | ₩59,562,096 | 4.99/5 |
| 5 | 민이 | 1 | ₩58,402,473 | ₩58,402,473 | 4.76/5 |
| 6 | Julia | 1 | ₩57,083,600 | ₩57,083,600 | 4.98/5 |
| 7 | Maria | 4 | ₩55,892,126 | ₩13,973,032 | 4.85/5 |
| 8 | Haru | 2 | ₩52,207,679 | ₩26,103,839 | 4.93/5 |
| 9 | 선희 | 1 | ₩50,920,656 | ₩50,920,656 | 4.95/5 |
| 10 | Yuri | 6 | ₩50,144,678 | ₩8,357,446 | 4.84/5 |
Only 13% of Pohang-si listings are classed as professionally managed. Superhosts run 49% 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 88% of listings.
Nearby markets
AirROI also tracks listings in this area under another name: Pohang (95 active listings) has its own page and is left out of the comparison below.
Of the seven nearby markets in the table, all within 86 km, Gyeongju-si (30 km away) earned the most per listing, about 66% more than Pohang-si. Gyeongsan-si was the busiest, booked on 37% of nights against 25% in Pohang-si.
| Market | Listings | Avg. annual revenue | Avg. nightly rate | Occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyeongju-si 30 km | 1,391 | ₩19,018,698 | ₩200,553 | 32% |
| Yeongdeok-gun 36 km | 38 | ₩11,574,521 | ₩185,656 | 24% |
| Ulsan 58 km | 190 | ₩11,840,902 | ₩196,514 | 26% |
| Gyeongsan-si 66 km | 51 | ₩8,307,017 | ₩91,655 | 37% |
| Daegu 77 km | 870 | ₩10,883,959 | ₩117,873 | 34% |
| Miryang-si 77 km | 76 | ₩16,787,761 | ₩274,155 | 23% |
| Andong-si 86 km | 193 | ₩18,054,516 | ₩206,112 | 30% |
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FAQ
An active Pohang-si Airbnb grossed ₩11,488,480 on average in the 12 months to September 2026, according to AirROI's tracking of 273 active listings. That is before cleaning, management, taxes and financing. Busier, better-run listings do far better: the top quarter took in ₩2,060,000 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-si listings earn between ₩480,000 and ₩2,060,000 in a typical month, and the top tenth ₩3,200,000 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-si were booked on 25% of available nights over the past year. That compares with 30% for the North Gyeongsang average. August is usually the busiest month.
The average booked night in Pohang-si cost ₩187,877 before fees. Half of listings charge between ₩89,200 and ₩229,000, so bedroom count and location move the price more than the average suggests.
In Pohang-si, 85% 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-si Airbnb grossed ₩11,488,480 in the 12 months to September 2026, 33% below the North Gyeongsang average of ₩17,097,573, counting listings open only part of the year. A listing at the top-quarter mark, run by its owner with the cleaning fee covering the cleaner and everyday costs for Airbnb's fee, utilities, supplies, upkeep and insurance, has about ₩1,330,000 a month left before the mortgage or rent, so a home that costs less than that to own or rent makes a profit. Check a specific home in the Airbnb calculator.
August usually pays best, averaging ₩2,050,000 per active listing over the past two years, and March usually pays least. The month-by-month table above shows how the latest 12 months played out.
Each night a Pohang-si listing was open to book earned ₩46,900 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 ₩96,300 or more.
Pohang-si stays were booked 25 days (about four weeks) before arrival on average over the past year, so most of a month is booked well before it starts.
The average Pohang-si Airbnb stay lasted 2.2 nights over the past year. A listing took 12 reservations over the year on average.
Guests rate Pohang-si Airbnbs 4.77 out of 5 on average. Guests score communication highest and value lowest.
Bukbu Beach, Youngil Bay and Pohang Steel Town draw the most short-term rental interest in Pohang-si. The neighborhood guide explains what brings guests to each.
AirROI counted 273 active Airbnb listings in Pohang-si as of September 2026. The closest tracked market is Gyeongju-si, 30 km away.
In Pohang-si, 46% of listings add a cleaning fee. The median fee is ₩13,029, and some higher fees lift the average to ₩19,863.
Method
Figures on this page cover 273 active Airbnb listings in Pohang-si from October 2025 to September 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 October 2025 to September 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.
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