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ZIP 92118

Part of Coronado, CA
Pop. 18,929·San Diego County·27th most expensive ZIP in California
Median rent (all units)
$5,382/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
+8.5%
vs US Median
+$3,417
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ZIP 92118 · $5,382
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$3,430
1 BR
$3,690
2 BR
$4,500
3 BR
$5,990
4 BR+
$7,270
Research median
$4,500/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$64,584/yr
At $5,382/mo median
Location
StateCA
CountySan Diego County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.4% YoY, +8.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 92118 (Coronado, CA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 65.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,929
Median income
$134,534
Median age
42.3
Renters
45.4%
Age distribution
17.9%
23.7%
23%
13.2%
22.2%
Under 1817.9%
18–3423.7%
35–5423%
55–6413.2%
65+22.2%
Gender
53.2%
46.8%
Male53.2%
Female46.8%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
20%
White75.1%
Black2.1%
Hispanic20%
Asian3.5%
Education (25+)
23.6%
65.5%
No HS diploma2.5%
HS diploma8.5%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+65.5%
Housing tenure
54.6%
45.4%
Owner54.6%
Renter45.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 92118 in Coronado, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$3,533 → $5,382
up 52.3%
Income
$114,559 → $134,534
up 17.4%
Population
19,672 → 18,929
down 3.8%
Renter share
46.8% → 45.4%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
64.4% → 65.5%
+1.1 pts
Median age
41.7 → 42.3
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 92118 in Coronado, CA has climbed from $3,533 to $5,382, a 52.3% change over five years. Median household income rose from $114,559 to $134,534 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.4% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.8% since 2021, moving from about 19,672 residents to roughly 18,929. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 92118 in Coronado, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 92118 covers Coronado, CA. The median rent here is $5,382/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $3,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $4,500/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($134,534/yr), ZIP 92118 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 92118?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 92118 (Coronado, CA) is $5,382. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 92118 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 92118's median rent of $5,382/mo is $3,417 (174%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 92118 compare to other ZIPs in California?

ZIP 92118 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in California, ranking #27 out of 907 ZIPs tracked at $5,382/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 92118?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $215,000/year (~$103/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $5,382/mo in ZIP 92118. The local median household income is $134,534/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 92118?

Rent in ZIP 92118 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 92118 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 92118 is considered stretched for renters. At $5,382/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($134,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 92118 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 92118 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.4% of ZIP 92118 households are renters, while 54.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 92118 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 92118 compare to the rest of Coronado?

ZIP 92118 is pricier than Coronado as a whole. At $5,382/mo, it's $28 above the Coronado citywide median of $5,354/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 92118 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 92118 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $5,382/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 92118's median household income ($134,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 92118 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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