94018 ZIP Code — El Granada, CA

San Mateo County, California

ZIP code 94018 is located in El Granada, California, within San Mateo County. It covers approximately 0.58 square miles and serves a population of 3,423 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 650.

About ZIP code 94018

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,384,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($215,439) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 94018 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,423

population

0.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

94018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 94018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 94018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
El Granada	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,423
Population density	5,902 / sq mi
State FIPS	06
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	0.58 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.5023
Longitude	-122.4676
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	650

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

3,423

Population

5,902

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$215,439

Median household income

$95,456

Per capita income

$1,384,000

Median home value

$2,535

Median monthly rent

79.7%

Home ownership

2.6%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

1,244

Housing units

47.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

150

10–14

123

137

15–19

113

20–24

187

25–34

153

278

35–44

228

239

45–54

195

228

55–59

186

201

60–64

165

265

65–74

217

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	589	17.2%
18 and over	2,834	82.8%
65 and over	639	18.7%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.1%

Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

Other race 7.5%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,977	78.1%
Hispanic or Latino	391	10.3%
Other race	287	7.5%
Two or more races	112	2.9%
Asian	36	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.3%

Household income

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 5.3%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 56.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	5.3%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	56.2%
Median income	$215,439

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

$500k–$1M 9.4%

$1M+ 86.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,384,000
Median rent / month	$2,535
Owner occupied	79.7%
Renter occupied	20.3%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	22.9%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	11.4%
1940–1949	3.2%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	17.5%
3 bedrooms	36.4%
4 bedrooms	33.5%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.9%
2 vehicles	47.3%
3 or more	33.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.3%
Electricity	22.7%
Fuel oil	9.7%
Wood	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	962	70.4%
Cohabiting couple	44	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	123	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	237	17.3%
Households with children under 18	395	28.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	478	35.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.2%	17.0%
Married	60.9%	62.2%
Separated	3.8%	3.8%
Widowed	1.1%	2.3%
Divorced	5.0%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 13.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 32.2%

Graduate / professional 14.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	47.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	3.6%
Kindergarten	29	4.2%
Elementary school	248	36.0%
High school	236	34.3%
College / grad school	151	21.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 32.4%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Finance & real estate 12.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Public administration 6.6%

Construction 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.2%

Retail trade 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Information 1.9%

Other services 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	58.5%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	17.2%
Natural resources & construction	3.5%
Production & transportation	9.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	3.8%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	12.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 2.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	18.2%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	80	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.9%
65 and over	1.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.6%
Public insurance	23.4%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,345	97.7%
Spanish	85	2.5%
Other Indo-European	85	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,031	88.5%
Born in same state	3,013	88.0%
Born in different state	2,129	62.2%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	392	11.5%
Not a US citizen	248	63.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	554	16.2%
Arab	377	11%
French	261	7.6%
English	56	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	34	1%
German	11	0.3%
Norwegian	11	0.3%
Dutch	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 94018

What city is ZIP code 94018 in?

ZIP code 94018 is primarily assigned to El Granada, California.

What county is ZIP code 94018 in?

ZIP code 94018 falls within San Mateo County, California.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 94018?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 94018?

The median household income in ZIP code 94018 is $215,439, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 94018?

The median home value in ZIP code 94018 is $1,384,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 94018?

ZIP code 94018 has an estimated population of 3,423 residents, with a density of 5,912 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 94018 in?

ZIP code 94018 observes the PST timezone.