PlainZIP

Coronado, CA · standard

ZIP Code 92118

San Diego County, California - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

23,575
1,166/sq mi
$134,534
Median income
$2,000,000+
Median home value
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Coronado pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
1,166
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 92118 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 92118 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Coronado, San Diego County, California, with 23,575 residents across 20.2 square miles, a density of 1,166 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 92118 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,534 (32% above the California average), while per-capita income is $83,695. Local economic indicators show a 4.7% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at $2,000,000+ (159% above the state average), median rent at $3,257 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing San Diego County, letting you compare 92118 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 92118

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Coronado, CA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 92118.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 92118, Coronado, CA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

23,575

Population

20.2

Area (sq mi)

1,166

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 92118?

42.3

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 2.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$134,534

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$83,695

Per Capita Income

4.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 92118 ranks nationally

Coronado, CA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$134,534 Top 6% higher than 94% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,896

Total Housing Units

7,303

Occupied Units

2,593

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.6%
Renter 45.4%

$2,000,000+

Median Home Value

+159% vs state

$3,257

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.0%

YoY Change (2021)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 92118 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2017 +1.8% 221
2018 -4.7% 211
2019 -8.2% 194
2020 -1.9% 190
2021 -6.0% 179

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 703 business establishments in ZIP 92118, employing approximately 8,169 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,053,000.

703

Businesses

8,169

Employees

$476.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 123 17.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 94 13.4%
Health care and social assistance 89 12.7%
Accommodation and food services 80 11.4%
Retail trade 65 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 65 9.3%
Construction 40 5.7%
Finance and insurance 38 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 3.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 2.8%
Wholesale trade 18 2.6%
Educational services 18 2.6%
Information 9 1.3%
Manufacturing 8 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 92118 vs 92155 →

ZIP 92118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92118 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 92118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 92118 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
92155 San Diego, CA 550 1.0 mi
92135 San Diego, CA 571 1.7 mi
92132 San Diego, CA 0 2.7 mi
92101 San Diego, CA 37,095 3.4 mi
92134 San Diego, CA 198 3.9 mi
92113 San Diego, CA 56,066 3.8 mi
92103 San Diego, CA 31,066 5.1 mi
92140 San Diego, CA 3,435 4.7 mi
91950 National City, CA 60,322 4.9 mi
92147 San Diego, CA 559 4.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 92118 in? ▼
ZIP code 92118 (Coronado) is located in San Diego County, California. San Diego County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/san-diego-ca.
What is the population of ZIP code 92118? ▼
ZIP code 92118 in Coronado, CA has a population of 23,575 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 92118? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 92118 is $134,534, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 92118? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 92118 is $2,000,000+, which is 619% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 92118? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 92118 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 20.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 92118? ▼
ZIP code 92118 has 703 business establishments employing approximately 8,169 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 92118? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 92118 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (123), Real estate and rental and leasing (94), Health care and social assistance (89). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 92118? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 92118 decreased by 6.0% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 92118? ▼
In ZIP code 92118, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 92118? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 92118 is 20.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 92118? ▼
In ZIP code 92118, approximately 54.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 92118? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 92118 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.