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 High-density area
- $134,534
- Median income Above-median income area
- $2,000,000+
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average California ZIP), while per-capita income is $83,695. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 3.3%. Median home value is $2,000,000+ (159% above the average California ZIP) and median rent is $3,257; 54.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in San Diego County, so 92118 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
94 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
80 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 92118?
42.3
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
10.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$83,695
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 92118 ranks among California ZIPs
Coronado, CA household income vs. every California ZIP code
Median household income among 1,583 reporting California ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$134,534 Top 19% higher than 81% of 1,583 California ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,896housing units
9,896
Total Housing Units
7,303
Occupied Units
2,593
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,000,000+
Median Home Value
+159% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 92118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 91950
National City (91950)
60,322 residents
- 92113
San Diego (92113)
56,066 residents
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
37,095 residents
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
31,066 residents
- 92118 23,575
Coronado (92118)
23,575 residents
- 92140 3,435
San Diego (92140)
3,435 residents
- 92135 571
San Diego (92135)
571 residents
- 92147 559
San Diego (92147)
559 residents
- 92155 550
San Diego (92155)
550 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 92118 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 92118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 92118
Coronado (92118)
$134,534 median income
- 92103
San Diego (92103)
$102,626 median income
- 92101
San Diego (92101)
$91,566 median income
- 91950
National City (91950)
$66,426 median income
- 92113
San Diego (92113)
$61,819 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 92118, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,575 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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