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ZIP Code 93118 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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At a glance

Population
7,221
Density
N/A
Median income
$130,139
+73% vs US avg
Home value
$1,105,700
+218% vs US avg
Median rent
$2,658
+129% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

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What to know about ZIP 93118

ZIP code 93118 covers ZIP 93118 with a population of about 7,221.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 21.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the SANTABARBRA - SANMAR - SANLUOB media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 93118

Median household income in ZIP 93118 is about $130,139 — about 73% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 14.3%; unemployment rate near 8.5%; 74.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 40.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Education, Food services, and Professional services; about 20.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 5.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 93118

Median home value is about $1,105,700 — about 218% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,658 (about 129% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 31.7% (about 33.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 93118, a household would need roughly $304,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $7,103. That is about 134% above the local median household income ($130,139), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.