NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 94118

CA · Population: 40,108

B+
75/100
92
A+
Safety
80
A
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
73
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 94118

Zip code 94118 is located in California and is home to approximately 40,108 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 75/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $157,143 and home values around $1,755,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 72.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.9%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$157,143
Home Value
$1,755,100
Rent
$2,527/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
72.2%
Unemployment
3.9%
Owner-Occupied
35.8%
Rent Burden
19.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability80ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy73B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall75B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).